Does the word “diet” make you wince? You’re not alone. Many popular diets come with all kinds of rules — some of them nearly impossible to follow perfectly. You may lose some weight initially, but …
… some commonly suggested lifestyle changes your provider may encourage you to make following a hernia diagnosis:Avoid constipation. It’s important to avoid constipation if you have a hernia. You can do that by increasing …
… mostly for its ability to help with your gut health.“Ginger can help with nausea, vomiting and constipation. It helps settle an upset stomach,” adds Zumpano. “It also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds that …
… practice to help calm your nervous system.Digestive issues. Stimulating specific acupoints may help with issues like constipation, gas or bloating. A 2024 review laid out the positive effects of acupressure on people with gastrointestinal …
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… helps maintain nutrition and prevents feeling over-full.”Certain kinds of chemotherapy may also cause diarrhea or constipation.To help with those side effects, Krause says your care team will usually recommend medication and diet …
… other matter to form stool.“This fiber bulks up stool, making it easier to pass and preventing constipation,” explains Sommer.Celery also has certain complex carbs that your body can’t digest. They ferment in …
Opioids and opiates ease pain and have other medicinal purposes. The two classes of drugs aren’t exactly the same, but they share many similarities. Many experts use the terms interchangeably because the drugs’ uses …
We’ve all had a “gut feeling.” And while that popular saying is based on our intuition and instinct, our gut truly does play a role in our health and how we feel and function …
Oatmeal carries a reputation as a bowl of healthy goodness. But is the mighty oat really that super-duper? The answer depends on what kind of oatmeal you’re eating.It’s hard to go …
No one expects you to have the same energy at 65 that you did at 20. But as an older adult, you shouldn’t be resigned to constantly feeling tired.“Sure, it’s normal to …
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