How Gut Bacteria Affects Overall Health
There are lots of tiny creatures living inside your body. There are a lot of them living inside your gut and creating an inner zoo. This gut-zoo, also known as …
Julie Guider, M.D.
Is There A Link Between IBS and Birth Control?
If you suffer with IBS, then you know how many different factors can have an effect on your condition. Certain foods or activities may aggravate your IBS, and certain medications …
Is Coke Good for Diarrhea? (What You Need to Know)
Few reach for a glass of coca-cola when they’re looking for a health drink, but some may have tried drinking coke when experiencing diarrhea. This sweet and fizzy drink is …
Jaundice Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Jaundice is not a disease, but rather a symptom that can occur as a result of a variety of diseases. Jaundice appears as a yellowish discoloration of the skin and …
Ulcers and Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori) Overview
It is estimated that 25 million Americans – nearly 1 in 10 – will develop ulcers in her or his lifetime. Today, approximately 20% of Americans under 40, and half …
Undigested Food In Stool: Causes
A healthy body will consume food and eliminate waste products through stool and urine. Sometimes however, bodies may not digest food correctly and this undigested food could end up in …
Activate the Vagus Nerve to Improve Gut Health
IBS, SIBO, and GERD are all digestive tract disorders. There is no specific cause for any of these conditions, although medical experts believe that there are a number of underlying …
11 Proven IBS Treatments to Alleviate Your Symptoms
If you’re someone who’s been on a long and often frustrating journey to find relief from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the good news is that there are multiple effective treatment …
IBS Symptoms In Men
Irritable bowel syndrome is thought to affect over 25 million people in America alone, with women more likely to receive a diagnosis than men. However, men can develop this painful …
Best And Worst Alcoholic Drinks For IBS Sufferers
If you suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), you already know just how painful a flare-up can be. It can leave you doubled over in pain, and unable to do …