Is Oatmeal Good For IBS?
Oatmeal, a staple breakfast food for many, is often praised for its nutritional benefits and heart-healthy properties. But when navigating the complex terrain of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), does oatmeal …
Julie Guider, M.D.
Food To Relieve Gas, Bloating, and Flatulence
An Anti-Flatulence Diet Plan of certain foods can help lessen the risk of bloating, gas, flatulence, and indigestion. If you want to avoid bloat and gas from certain foods, then …
What Is Abdominal Distension? Causes and Treatment
In the U.S., approximately 17 million Americans report having frequent gas each year. While 27 million Americans suffer from excessive bloat. Bloating and gas discomfort may sometimes be preventable or …
Bowel Transit Time Tests and Tips
Are you wondering how long it takes your body to empty its bowels? Do you wonder why you feel bloated after eating certain foods? Or maybe you’ve had trouble with …
How Long Before Probiotics Start to Work?
If you have just started taking probiotics recently, and you have been taking them consistently for a few days or maybe even longer, then you might be wondering how long …
Can You Suddenly Become Lactose Intolerant?
Have you always enjoyed dairy products but recently noticed that you’re experiencing some symptoms of lactose intolerance after eating your favorite chocolate candy, cheese or milk? Our bodies are complex …
IBS and Weight Gain: What You Need To Know
IBS is a condition that presents a little bit differently in everyone. Some people will gain weight while others will find themselves losing weight. It is a fairly common condition, …
Kombucha vs. Yogurt vs. Probiotic Supplements
Kombucha and yogurt are both cultured, fermented products that people consume for the taste as well as the health benefits. Contained within these substances are multitudes of beneficial bacteria, also …
Is Sprite Good for an Upset Stomach?
Opening a bottle of Sprite when struggling with an upset stomach is a childhood memory many of us hold onto. Over the years, carbonated drinks such as Sprite and 7-Up …
Dietary Fiber – Benefits and Sources
We know that we need to eat healthy food and live a healthy lifestyle. With two-thirds of the US population either obese or overweight, we’re certainly not following the dietary …