Category Archives: Colon And Digestive

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

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms can be relieved with psychological therapy, according to research. The meta-analysis study found the benefits of psychological therapy may last between six to 12 months after the therapy completion. The study analyzed results of 41 clinical trials involving over 2,200 patients. Senior author Lynn S. Walker explained, “Our study is ...click here to read more

Gut bacteria play an important role in determining the risk of developing wet age-related macular degeneration. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of irreversible blindness affecting over 10 million people in North America alone. AMD comes in wet and dry types, with wet AMD being the leading cause of blindness. Over time, treatments ...click here to read more

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients can benefit from yoga. Stress is a large contributing factor to IBS symptoms, and yoga is a great way to reduce stress all the while gently stretching the body to ease muscle tension and promote bowel movements. IBS patients suffer from gastrointestinal and digestive symptoms, such as constipation, stomach cramping, ...click here to read more