7 Different Types of Laxatives for Constipation
Laxatives have been used for quick and effective relief from constipation for decades. They may seem like a quick solution, but if not used properly or used too often, laxative …
Julie Guider, M.D.
Sticky Poop Causes And Treatment
It is important that we all keep an eye on what goes in and out of our body. When it comes to our stool, it is crucial we are all …
Low Stomach Acid (Hypochlorhydria) Guide
If you are suffering from low stomach acid, you may experience a variety of food-related digestive issues, including constipation, diarrhea, bloating, gas, heartburn, and indigestion. Strange as it may sound, …
Food Combining For Better Digestion
You’ve heard it before – “you are what you eat.” But there is more truth to that adage than you know. How we feel on a daily basis is a …
Can Crohn’s Disease Kill You?
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, that causes inflammation of the digestive system. It can occur anywhere throughout the long digestive tract. Symptoms of Crohn’s can be …
Gastroparesis Overview – Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
Gastroparesis is a condition where food passes through the stomach without being digested properly. This causes nausea, vomiting, bloating, abdominal pain, and other symptoms. If left untreated, gastroparesis can cause …
Can You Throw Up Poop?
This question has often been wondered about, but very few of us actually ever decide to research it. As crazy as it might sound, it is actually possible to throw …
Can Probiotics Make IBS Worse?
Probiotics are often taken to enhance one’s health or ease symptoms of various medical conditions. However, what if the probiotics you’re taking are actually making you feel worse? A respite …
Probiotics During Pregnancy: Is It Safe When Expecting?
When you’re expecting a new addition to your family, things can be pretty crazy; in terms of both your emotions and what’s going on around you. You’re probably feeling a …
IBS Guide Symptoms, Diagnosis, Diet & Treatment
An IBS guide to symptoms, diagnosis, diet, and treatment gives readers a clearer path through a condition that often looks different from day to day. Bloating, pain, constipation, diarrhea, and …