Category Archives: Colon And Digestive

Diverticulitis is a condition that results from the inflammation of diverticula—pouch-like bulges that are found in the lower part of the large intestine. Diverticula in themselves are not harmful and are actually commonly found in adults over the age of 40, but when these pouches become infected, it can lead to the diagnosis of diverticulitis. ...click here to read more

There are many things that go into making up our stool, like water, bile, indigestible food, and bacteria. But should mucus be found in stool as well? Mucus is a jelly that can be found in the body and intestines. It is used in the body as lubrication and reduces damage caused by stomach acid. ...click here to read more

Yoga is hailed for its many health benefits, such as stress reduction and joint pain relief. But did you know that there are certain yoga poses that can help with your digestive problems, including constipation. Constipation can happen from time to time, or it can be chronic. Constipation is defined as the inability to pass ...click here to read more

The human digestive system is an important part of the body. It breaks down the food we eat, absorbs nutrients, and is even home to many helpful bacteria. There are many conditions where the digestive system has become compromised in some way, limiting its function. One such condition is called Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory bowel ...click here to read more

There is nothing worse than getting painful abdominal cramps and feeling like you have to rush to the bathroom to relieve yourself. This sense of urgency often makes us anxious, as we dread not finding a toilet and ruining our underwear. These are the most common symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a condition that ...click here to read more

In many things, we agree to disagree. After all, it’s different strokes for different folks. But when it comes to health, we assume what’s healthy for one person is healthy for everyone. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case. Everyone poops. It’s considered an indicator of good health, and the more you go, the better your metabolism. ...click here to read more

One of the scariest things that can happen to a person is developing cancer. Colon cancer, for example, is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women and the second leading cause in men in the United States. In 2017, colon cancer is estimated to claim over 50,000 lives. However, a multiyear study suggests ...click here to read more

Human feces smell unpleasant to everyone, and most imagine that it can’t get any worse. However, many abnormalities and disorders that plague the body can make a person’s stool smell worse than usual. The smell is often strong and putrid and it is often related to the food we eat, but it can indicate more ...click here to read more

The pancreas is an organ in the body that produces enzymes that help with digestion and regulate how the body processes sugar. It is found in the abdomen, tucked behind the stomach, and is long and flat in appearance. Much like any organ or tissue in the body, it can be affected by disease and ...click here to read more

Suffering from constant diarrhea can be very problematic, as it is not only inconveniencing, but could possibly lead to a decrease in quality of life and even be life threatening in certain situations. This is exactly the case in those who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which encompasses two similar yet distinct conditions: Ulcerative ...click here to read more

Leaky gut syndrome is a risk factor for celiac disease and other autoimmune diseases. Leaky gut syndrome is not a fully-recognized condition across medical boards, but there is a theory that ingesting too many antibiotics or painkillers damage the mucosal barrier that lines the intestines. The purpose of the barrier is to allow nutrients in ...click here to read more

Just go with your gut… What does your gut feeling tell you?… Do you have the guts to do it?… In all these cases, when we mention “guts” we usually imply intuition or, as in the latter example, courage. When we’re making a cool-headed decision, we’re using our logic and reason—in other words, our brain ...click here to read more

May is celiac awareness month, which is the perfect time to recognize and understand this often-misunderstood disease. Gluten-free diets are all the rage these days, and we at Bel Marra feel like our readers should be aware of what eliminating this protein from the diet can mean for you. Digestive health does not stop there, ...click here to read more

Splenic flexure syndrome occurs as a result of muscle spasms and abdominal distention leading to pain and discomfort in the upper abdomen. The exact location of the pain is at the splenic flexure, which is in the part of the colon between the transverse and descending segments. Pain can be a result of air trapped ...click here to read more