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Category Archives: Colon And Digestive

Tame IBS Symptoms During the Holiday

The holidays can be really fun, but they can also be a major stressor. For people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the food and travel associated with the season may intensify symptoms. Stress can affect the gut and impact how people with IBS feel. Travelling to see family, spending time with certain family members, and ...click here to read more

Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle May Prevent Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Study

If you’re looking for ways to reduce your risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), maintaining a healthy lifestyle is a good place to start. Eating a balanced diet, getting regular exercise, and managing your stress levels can all help keep your immune system functioning at its best. If you already have IBD, making these ...click here to read more

Your Cheat Sheet to Better Gut Health

Good gut health goes a lot further than digestion. A healthy, balanced gut may help reduce inflammation, improve mood, enhance immune strength, and boost energy. Keeping your gut healthy, however, takes work. It’s true that you were born with a certain makeup of gut bacteria, or perhaps even a condition like irritable bowel syndrome, but ...click here to read more

Study Finds Strong Link between Psychological Stress and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

New research has found a possible link between psychological stress and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is a condition that affects the large intestine and causes abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. While the cause of IBS is unknown, it’s thought to be related to changes in how the brain and gut interact. There ...click here to read more

Diet Do’s and Don’ts for Colon Health

By now, you almost certainly know that dietary decisions can play a key role in your health. And when it comes to your colon, it’s no different. The foods you regularly eat can impact how your organs function and your risk for illness. A diet low in processed food is associated with better heart, metabolic, ...click here to read more

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Are Your Bowel Movements “Normal’?

There are some things that are very hard to define as “normal.” After all, most things in life are located in the grey area, not black or white. Bowel movements are certainly one of them. Poops can be shrouded in mystery: How often should you go? What should it look like? Do you have an ...click here to read more

Dealing with Travel Tummy Troubles

Don’t you hate it when you’re on vacation, and uninvited guests decide to join? I’m not talking about your annoying brother-in-law, either. I mean indigestion. It’s not uncommon for people to experience digestive troubles when they’re travelling. The trio of diarrhea, constipation, and indigestion can show up and put a damper on your trip. Travel ...click here to read more

Consuming Green Tea Extract Can Support Healthy Blood Sugar Levels and Improve Gut Health

Experts recommend consuming green tea extract to support healthy blood sugar levels and improve gut health. Studies have shown that green tea extract can help improve glucose tolerance and reduce inflammation in the gut in people with a cluster of heart disease risk factors. Additionally, green tea extract has been linked with several other health ...click here to read more