Acid Reflux Drugs Linked to Heightened Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
New research published in the journal Gut has found that acid reflux drugs, known as proton pump inhibitors or PPIs, are linked to a heightened risk...
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Devon Andre - Nov 13,
2020
Category Archives: Colon Health
Colon Pain? The First Steps to Relief
What can you do about a sore colon? Other than getting too frightened—and it can be scary—is to take a deep breath. You might be able...
Probiotics: What They Are and How to Get More
Probiotics can help with digestion, gut health, and more. They might even help fight inflammation and brain function. But what the heck are they? Are they...
When’s the Last Time You Took a Peek in the Toilet?
Nobody wants to look at their poop. You probably don’t even want to read about poop. But your poop has the potential to tell you a...
Can Your Bowel Movements Offer an Indication of Vein Health?
Constipation hurts. Sitting on the toilet trying to force out a small, often painful bowel movement is never comfortable. And it’s easy to chalk it up...
Are Blue Lights Putting Colon Health at Risk?
You’ve likely heard that blue light exposure can make it harder to sleep at night. But new data is showing they could negatively impact colon health...
Early Life Use of Antibiotics Is Associated with Inflammatory Bowel Disease Risk
Mounting evidence is finding that the use of antibiotics in children could increase the risk of diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and type 1...
Leaky Gut? Try This
Ulcerative colitis is no joke. Neither are the benefits of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. I know you’ve heard it before: fruits and vegetables...
Another Reason Why Fresh Food Is Better Than Packaged
A recent outbreak of intestinal illness is being attributed to bagged salad. This surely isn’t the first time, and it definitely isn’t the last. But you...
Risk of Dementia Doubled for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients: Study
New research published in the journal Gut has found that inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can more than double the risk of developing dementia. This new study...