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June 22, 2022/Digestive

Does TikTok’s ‘Internal Shower’ Drink Work?

… the GI tract.”On the other hand, if you have inflammatory bowel disease (including Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis), consuming too much fiber can seriously worsen an existing flare-up by causing diarrhea and cramping …

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February 25, 2022/Cancer Care & Prevention

Which Colorectal Cancer Screening Method Is Right for You?

… sigmoidoscopy only evaluates the left side of your colon. It can be used to evaluate conditions like ulcerative colitis, and can detect polyps — but only on your left side.“If you have a precancerous growth …

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June 13, 2025/Digestive

Why You Should Avoid Colon Cleansing

… the colon and improve health. It’s also touted as a way to address issues like bloating, colitis, constipation and indigestion.But colon cleansings aren’t a medically safe solution for your digestive issues, and …

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May 26, 2023/Nutrition

What We Know (and Don’t Yet Know) About Jujube Fruit’s Benefits

… health: One study demonstrated jujube could provide protection against inflammatory bowel disease, like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.Red blood cells: A preliminary study suggests jujube may have effects on preventing or treating anemia …

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November 15, 2024/Digestive

Do At-Home Food Sensitivity Tests Work? Try These Solutions Instead

It can be a real pain in the gut to try and figure out what kinds of foods don’t sit well with your body. When you’re dealing with recurrent stomach pain, bloating or …

woman holding nose stink
May 2, 2022/Digestive

Why Do Farts Smell and What Does That Say About Your Health?

… could cause smelly farts include:Inflammatory bowel disease (IBS), including disorders such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.Colorectal cancer.A small bowel or large bowel obstruction.A bacterial infection or overgrowth.If bad …

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April 19, 2024/Nutrition

Health Benefits of Lion’s Mane Mushrooms

… reduce liver inflammation from excessive alcohol consumption. And other lab study shows that it may help treat ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). But these studies need to be done in humans …

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January 30, 2023/Nutrition

How Zinc Benefits Your Body — and How Much Zinc You Need

If you believe the marketing hype, sucking on a zinc lozenge can stop a cold before your first sneeze. Alas, while zinc boosts your immune system, there’s no evidence it has this particular superpower …

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April 26, 2021/Nutrition

The Best Time to Take Vitamins

Taking vitamins can be a great way to support your nutritional needs — but there is a right way to do it.“When people don’t take vitamins the proper way, they don’t see improvement …

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July 29, 2025/Nutrition

4 Ways Nutritional Yeast Is Good for You

If the idea of eating yeast makes you scrunch up your nose, chances are, you haven’t tried nutritional yeast. Fans of this savory, edible yeast lovingly call it “nooch.”“Nutritional yeast has protein, B …

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