Category Archives: Colon And Digestive

It might be something you don’t want to think about or are too embarrassed to discuss with a doctor, but floating poop (or steatorrhea, as it is referred to medically) could be a sign of a real health issue. Stools are usually solid, yet there are cases where a change in fecal structure makes your ...click here to read more

Eating a bland diet is often recommended for conditions like gastritis, ulcer, diarrhea, and reflux disease. By adhering to a bland diet, patients can experience relief from symptoms and promote healing of the digestive system, particularly after surgery. A bland diet consists of soft foods that are not spicy and low in fiber. Too much ...click here to read more

A new study has found that the consumption of red meat increases the risk of diverticulitis among men. The researchers looked at over two decades worth of data from over 46,000 men. They found that red meat eaters had a 58 percent higher risk of diverticulitis, compared to those who consumed chicken or fish more ...click here to read more

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) inflammation can be controlled by electrically stimulating the vagus nerve. The researchers developed a device that stimulates the vagus nerve without yielding unwanted side effects. The vagus nerve passes through the neck and thorax into the abdomen and transmits electrical signals between the brain and other organs such as the stomach. ...click here to read more

Among patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), women experience poorer quality of life than men. Researcher Ida Björkman explained, “Even if the similarities are larger than the differences, there is a pattern of differences between men and women with IBS.” Nearly 10 to 15 percent of the population lives with IBS, which is characterized by ...click here to read more

You know this feeling, you’ve just enjoyed a meal and now you have to unbutton your pants because you feel bloated. Bloating can occur if you ate too much or if you ate something unhealthy, but if you experience bloating even when you consume healthy foods in moderate amounts, there is a surprising cause – ...click here to read more

This health news roundup discusses digestive problems including diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, colon polyps, and colon detox. Digestive woes are a big issue, especially around the holidays when we are deviating from our diets. Below you will discover diverticulitis home remedies, natural treatments for ulcerative colitis, the benefits of eating walnuts for your colon, and other ...click here to read more

Even if your stomach doesn’t hurt and your bowels are regular, you may have a digestive issue. The challenge here is, you don’t necessarily have to look into your digestive system to spot an underlying problem. This is because stomach and digestive ailments can manifest in other ways, so you could be overlooking symptoms that ...click here to read more

A new study has found that changes in sleep – sleeping too long or too short – can alter gut bacteria. Researchers suggest that these changes can contribute to metabolic conditions such as obesity, or type 2 diabetes. For the study, nine male participants with normal healthy weight were selected. The researchers limited the sleep ...click here to read more

Colonic diverticular disease patients can be at risk for dementia, according to research findings. The scientists analyzed data from 66,377 patients with colonic diverticular disease and 265,508 patients without the condition. Cases of dementia were identified between 2000 and 2011. During the follow-up period, there were 1,057 dementia cases reported in the colonic diverticular group. ...click here to read more

Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week runs from December 1 through December 7, so we present articles relating to these inflammatory bowel diseases including the differences and similarities of Crohn’s disease vs. ulcerative colitis, the impact of these chronic conditions on sleep and depression. Although there is currently no cure for neither Crohn’s disease nor colitis, ...click here to read more

Diverticulitis is a condition characterized by inflamed or ruptured diverticula, which are bulging sacs in the lining of the large intestine. Picking the right foods to eat and steering clear of certain foods to avoid is important for effective management of diverticulitis symptoms. The risk of developing diverticula is usually higher for people over 40. ...click here to read more

Gut flora plays an important role in the weight loss success, even after a strict diet. After losing weight, some people gain it back – this is sometimes referred to as “yo-yo” obesity. In addition to gaining that lost weight, some people even end up with more pounds than they had before their weight loss. ...click here to read more

Are you the last one to leave the table at a family dinner? Do you like your meals without hurry, thoroughly chewing every bite? Do you hate it when you’re in a rush and have to gulp down your food? If this description fits you well, good news: You are a slow eater! Eating slowly ...click here to read more