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DIGESTIVE CARE
13 Foods for Constipation
Fight your constipation naturally with this list of 13 foods to keep you regular. Fill up with these fiber-rich foods daily to keep things moving.
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DIGESTIVE CARE
Gallbladder Attack Symptoms
Gallbladder attack symptoms can be extremely painful and, if untreated, can return repeatedly. Learn what to do if you have signs of gallbladder problems.
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DIGESTIVE CARE
Home Remedies for Hemorrhoids
There are many safe and effective home remedies for hemorrhoids, swollen veins in your anus and rectum that can be painful and bleed. Learn more here.
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DIGESTIVE CARE
What Is Pancreatitis?
Pancreatitis occurs when your pancreas, which sits behind your stomach, becomes inflamed. Most people with pancreatitis feel some pain on their left side.
Why Food Affects Mood
Your brain gets a steady stream of information from your intestinal tract, where you digest food. What you eat can definitely affect your mood. Learn more here.
What You Need to Know About Salmonella
Salmonella, the second leading cause of foodborne illness that affects millions of Americans every year, usually comes from eating raw or undercooked food.
How the Gut-Brain Connection Affects Your Health
The 100 trillion microbes that live within your digestive system may be related to many illnesses that affect your brain. Here’s what you should know.
Foods to Avoid for Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis occurs when the wall of your colon becomes infected or inflamed. A fiber-rich diet may help you control symptoms. Here are foods to avoid.
IBD Patients Need Help with Their Diet
People with inflammatory bowel disease don’t get enough advice about foods that would help them. As many as half of such patients say they don’t have that talk with their doctors.
What Is GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)?
A dry cough may not be a cold or the flu but inflammation in your esophagus. You may have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Here’s what you should know.
Foods that Cause Constipation
Constipation can result from a medical problem but, most often, it’s caused by lifestyle — especially diet. Foods that cause constipation are often the culprit.
What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
You feel stomach pain, then you’re running to the bathroom. The next day you’re sitting there for too long. You could have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Do Almonds Promote Gut Health?
What we eat can affect the composition of our microbiome — tiny microorganisms like bacteria — and our health. A handful of healthy almonds each day might make for a healthier gut.
Fiber Helps Prevent Chronic Disease
In general, plant foods help keep the balance of microbes in your gut healthy and promote diversity. Their fiber content can help protect you against many diseases.
What Is Celiac Disease?
Celiac disease is more than sensitivity to gluten. It’s a serious disorder that damages your small intestines and can block your body from absorbing nutrients.