Being constipated while on trip can be a very unpleasant experience! The situation is often due to disruption of normal eating habits and not being able to access your usual bathroom facilities. Here are a few natural ways to deal with constipation while traveling:
You are probably aware that fermented foods are a great source of probiotic bacteria which play an important role in maintaining gastrointestinal health. Probiotic bacteria help in the breakdown of food so it can be easily absorbed by the digestive system and inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria. Let’s look at some ways to incorporate fermented foods into your diet:
Gallstones are crystalline deposits that form in your gallbladder. They vary in size, ranging from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a golf ball. About 30 million Americans have gallstones, but many aren’t even aware of their presence. Yet for others, the gallstones can trigger severe bloating, pain, nausea, and vomiting.
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Living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is hard enough but imagine what traveling with this condition would be like! It’s certainly not going to be a walk in the park, but that doesn’t mean you should let IBD interfere with your travel plans.
The decision-making process to undergo weight loss surgery is a partnership between the patient and the surgeon. In order to facilitate that process, let’s look at some of the reasons why weight loss surgery might be the right option for you
Experiencing heartburn when bending over or lying down after heavy meal is something most people have experienced at some point in their lives. In fact, 60 million Americans have heartburn at least once a month. However, if gastric reflux which causes heartburn occurs on a regular basis, it could pose a significant health risk.
It has been estimated that of the 3 million people in the US who live with celiac disease, only 5% are aware they have this condition. The remaining 95% suffer without knowing what is causing their gastrointestinal problems.
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.
