Digestive Health

Repeat Hernia Repair Surgery is Common

· · Digestive Health
More than 1 million hernia repair surgeries are performed each year in the United States, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). But according to a research letter published March 1 in the Journal of the American Medical Association, many people undergoing hernia repair eventually experience a recurrence … Read More

News about Nootropics

[caption id="attachment_141522" align="alignleft" width="300"] © Sean Gladwell | Getty ImagesNootropics are associated with cognitive benefit.[/caption] If you aren’t familiar with the term nootropic, you can expect to hear it more in the coming years. Nootropics are substances that exert a beneficial effect on a person’s brain function, specifically in healthy … Read More

What is the Microbiome? Flaxseed Benefits

Q. What is the microbiome? A. The short answer here is that a microbiome is a collection or community of microorganisms living together in a shared [caption id="attachment_141517" align="alignright" width="300"] Gut microbiome in human body. Intestine microbiota with healthy probiotic bacteria in magnifier. Flat abstract medicine illustration of microbiology checkup.[/caption] … Read More

Best Foods for Gut Health

· · Digestive Health
[caption id="attachment_141267" align="alignleft" width="300"] © piotr_malczyk | Getty ImagesAim for plenty of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables and avoid overly processed foods to help support your gut.[/caption] A healthy gut can help reduce your risk of diseases, like colon polyps, colon cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease. Here are some of … Read More

Get Relief from Constipation

· · Digestive Health
Bowel movements may not be a topic you want to discuss, but most people suffer from constipation from time to time. Constipation, which is usually defined as having fewer than three bowel movements in a week, is a problem that is often linked to diet and hydration issues, but sometimes, … Read More

Protect Yourself from Food Poisoning

· · Digestive Health
Foodborne infections continue to be an important public health problem for Americans. In early December 2021, about 235,000 pounds of ham and pepperoni products were recalled due to possible contamination with listeria. Fortunately, there were no confirmed reports of adverse reactions among people who consumed the products. However, just the … Read More

Ease Symptoms of IBS with Lifestyle Strategies

· · Digestive Health
Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) include abdominal pain, gas, bloating, diarrhea, and/or constipation. But recognizing IBS isn’t always easy, since these symptoms also are common to several other medical conditions. How IBS Is Diagnosed The official definition of IBS is recurrent abdominal pain or discomfort and a marked change … Read More

Ask the Doctor: April 2022

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I want to stay in my home for as long as possible. What can I do to help ensure that can happen? The pandemic highlighted the fact that it’s impossible to protect oneself from all illnesses and mishaps in life, but there certainly are actions you can take to help … Read More

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