What Is Lactose Intolerance?
Lactose is a sugar in dairy products. What is lactose intolerance? It’s an inability to digest lactose without symptoms like gas, cramps, and diarrhea.
Increase the amount of fiber in your diet though a long list of foods that can also contribute to a healthy and balanced diet.
You probably don't have to worry that acid-reducing medicine is causing symptoms of mental decline; it's unlikely there’s a link between proton pump inhibitors and dementia.
Knowing how to get rid of stomach pain will help you feel calmer. But don’t rely on over-the-counter antacids, and see a doctor if the problem continues.
Unless you eat more healthily than most Americans, you may well have a fatty liver. If the condition progress over time, it can lead to cirrhosis and even liver cancer and liver failure.
What’s that dry cough? The problem may not be a cold or flu but a muscle in your esophagus. You may have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Here’s what you should know.
Chili, coffee, and deep-fried onion rings may be tasty. But they can also cause heartburn.
Millions who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease might find relief from meditation and relaxation techniques.
Spicy foods and stress can aggravate the symptoms of a stomach ulcer. But the usual underlying cause is an infection that often clears up with antibiotics.
If you get stomach pains after eating, you may need to ditch baked beans, ripe bananas and other gassy foods. Another remedy is a particular kind of hypnosis.
Don’t assume that the “gluten-free” movement is just a fad. You actually can have gluten intolerance symptoms even if you don’t have celiac disease. Learn more.