Having to make frequent trips to the bathroom at the most inappropriate moments can be a cause for social embarrassment. This is a situation many people living with Crohn’s disease are very familiar with. It can take a heavy psychological and emotional toll on your life.
The month of April has been designated as IBS Awareness Month by the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders to help focus attention on irritable bowel disease
– a condition that affects about 10-15% of the population causing GI symptoms such as stomach pain, cramping, bloating, constipation or diarrhea.
Colon cancer screening is a topic that may seem difficult to talk about, but it is a very important topic when you consider that nearly 1 in 18 people will develop colon cancer during their lifetime. March has been designated colon cancer awareness month with the goal of increasing colon cancer screening rates and offering hope to those diagnosed with the condition.
A sedentary lifestyle and lack of physical activity can negatively impact your digestion resulting in problems such as constipation, bloating, and irritable bowel disease (IBS).
Does your belly frequently feel bloated and painful after eating? This is probably due to the collection of gas within your gastrointestinal system. Often, the type of food you eat has a significant role to play in causing this problem.
Controlling what you eat is the most important first step when it comes to improving your overall health & wellbeing. Unfortunately, most people fail at this initial hurdle being unable to resist the allure of easily available processed foods that contain way too much sugar, fat & salt than is good for them. A food journal is a very powerful tool that can help you take back your power in kitchen.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Awareness Week is celebrated every year around the time of Thanksgiving to educate people about the signs and symptoms of the disease and what steps should be taken to treat or prevent its occurrence.
When it comes to the truth about holiday weight gain, there’s good news and bad news. The good part is that most people gain no more than 1-2 pounds during the holiday season.
Fast food – You know it’s bad for you, and yet it can be very difficult to resist. This is probably due to easy availability, low cost and aggressive marketing. But have you really considered the extent of the harm done to your health by fast food consumption? Here’s a look at what happens to our bodies when we succumb to the temptation of eating fast food:
The scorching sensation in your chest that occurs after a heavy meal could be an indication that you suffer from acid reflux or heartburn – a common condition that most people have experienced at some point in their lives. It is caused by the upward flow of stomach juices into your esophagus. Sometimes the discomfort can be so disconcerting that you are left wondering whether or not you are having a heart attack!
