Digestive Health

The ABC’s of Zinc

Sep 25, 2023 · · Digestive Health
Zinc is a trace mineral, meaning that the body requires only a small amount to function, but that small amount is essential for dozens of metabolic enzymes to carry out vital metabolic processes, including creating DNA, maintaining cell growth and division, creating proteins, healing wounds and supporting a healthy immune … Read More

Health Benefits of Pumpkin

Aug 25, 2023 · · Digestive Health
Pumpkins mark the upcoming fall season with decorative flair on front porches and tabletops as well as in our favorite fall flavors—pumpkin spice has quite a following! It’s boosted pumpkin’s pizazz beyond pies and lattes to hummus, pasta, and even facial scrubs. The most popular winter squash—pumpkin and pumpkin seeds—has … Read More

Good News About Colon Screenings

Aug 25, 2023 · · Digestive Health
Most people don’t give their colon a second thought until it’s time for a colonoscopy. If you’ve been  procrastinating, there’s some good news for you. “If you have a normal colonoscopy at age 65, meaning that they found no polyps, no cancers, you don’t need another colonoscopy until you are … Read More

Ask Dr. Etingin: Side effects of over-the-counter pain relievers; Correction

Jul 21, 2023 · · Digestive Health
Do over-the-counter medications for pain relief, such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen, have any serious side effects? The most common over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers are nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve), and acetaminophen (Tylenol). Aspirin is also an NSAID, but its side effects differ somewhat … Read More

Avoiding Dehydration

May 23, 2023 · · Digestive Health
Most people get thirstier during the hot and humid summer months, which is good because staying well hydrated is essential for good health. “Hydration helps lubricate our joints, keeps our skin and nails healthy, and it keeps our metabolism moving,” explains Dana Hunnes RD, MPH, PhD UCLA Medical Center. “But … Read More

Headache vs. Migraine

May 23, 2023 · · Digestive Health
Q:  What’s the difference between an ordinary headache and a migraine? A:  A migraine headache is a neurological condition (i.e., it’s a disease of the nervous system) and unlike other kinds of headaches, a migraine has other symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. The pain is intense and can … Read More

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