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Apr 29, 2025
With liver disease on the rise, especially among younger adults, you may be wondering how to spot the signs of liver damage—how can you know if your liver is struggling? You can’t live a good life without a functioning liver, so...
Apr 18, 2025
Living with an overactive bladder (OAB) can be frustrating, embarrassing and even disruptive to daily life. If you find yourself frequently rushing to the bathroom or waking up multiple times at night to urinate, you’re not alone. Millions of people...
Mar 27, 2025
Living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t mean giving up on wellness. Many people with conditions such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis find that small lifestyle adjustments can make a big difference in managing...
Feb 24, 2025
Dealing with bloating, excessive gas, abdominal discomfort or even diarrhea is never fun. What could make it even worse? Experiencing these digestive issues during or after traveling. Whether you feel constipated or experience the complete opposite problem, vacations should be...
Feb 12, 2025
Experiencing abdominal pain with fevers? Maybe loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting? It is possible you could be having a diverticulitis flare-up. Fortunately, there are ways to manage it effectively, relieve symptoms and get back to enjoying your life. Understanding...
Nov 7, 2024
Preparing for a colonoscopy can feel daunting, especially if it’s your first time. Whether you’ve just scheduled a colonoscopy or are thinking about it, knowing what to expect and how to prepare can make all the difference. Let’s break down everything...
Oct 7, 2024
When it comes to celiac disease self-care, the first thing most people think of is avoiding gluten—and rightfully so. But while there are certain foods to avoid with celiac disease, it’s about so much more than that. Staying healthy and...
May 23, 2024
Bowel habits and the appearance of stool (the medical term for poop) vary dramatically from person to person. Much like the differences in our appearance, everyone's bowel habits are unique to their body. Diet, fluid intake, exercise and the makeup...
Mar 14, 2024
Have you ever experienced an uncomfortable burning sensation in your chest after a hearty meal? Most of us have, but for some, it might be more than just heartburn. That persistent discomfort that you’re brushing off as indigestion could be...
Feb 27, 2024
In recent years, the spotlight on gut health has intensified, with increasing emphasis on the importance of maintaining a balanced and diverse gut microbiome. One of the key players in this realm is fermented foods. People often ask me how...
Dec 15, 2023
Digestive health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, and lifestyle factors, particularly diet and nutrition, play a central role in colon health. Your colon is a part of the large intestine that absorbs water and electrolytes from undigested food,...
Dec 5, 2023
The holiday season is a time for joy. However, for many people, it can also be a time for heartburn. Pie, gravy, potatoes, cookies — many of the foods traditionally served at holiday meals are also some of the hardest...
Oct 10, 2023
If you’re one of the 4 million Americans who has experienced a stomach ulcer, you know how painful and disruptive they can be to your daily life. Many people believe that stress causes their ulcers, but this isn’t the case....
Sep 13, 2023
Heartburn is a common digestive condition that many individuals experience at some point in their lifetime. Despite its name, heartburn does not actually involve the heart; it gets its name from the burning sensation felt in your chest. If you...
Sep 11, 2023
The gallbladder is a small organ located just below the liver. Its primary function is to store and concentrate bile, a digestive fluid. When you eat or after a meal, bile is released into the intestine and the gallbladder squeezes...
Jul 19, 2023
We’ve all heard the children’s song lyric, “Beans, beans, the magical fruit.” Although a silly playground tune, there’s more to the story. What is it that makes beans so magical? Fiber! It’s no secret that a balanced diet high in...
Jun 23, 2023
Matt Sauri thought he was in perfect health. Matt, a sports enthusiast, had been injured in the past, but had always healed quickly. He also encouraged employees at his technology consulting firm to be active, providing an on-site gym, healthy...
Nov 25, 2022
GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Typical symptoms are frequent heartburn, which is by far the most common complaint. Other symptoms include nausea, feeling of food or liquid coming up into one’s mouth, difficult or painful swallowing, pain in the...
Nov 24, 2022
More than 30 million Americans suffer from acid reflux monthly. According to a national study that followed more than 30,000 people for 11 years, symptoms of reflux and heartburn have nearly doubled in the last decade. It is important to...
Oct 28, 2022
If you’re not familiar with celiac disease, it’s a genetic autoimmune condition that causes the immune system to damage the intestines when exposed to gluten. In some populations, up to 3 out of 100 will have the disease. In celiac disease,...
