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Tag: digestive health
5 Reasons to Add More Fermented Foods to Your Diet
A modern Western diet can upset the balance of your gut bacteria, but eating fermented foods like sauerkraut, pickles and kimchi can help keep the balance.
5 Foods to Avoid When Digestive Troubles Arise
If you experience any type of digestive trouble, you know how much your diet can affect how you feel. Pay attention to these 5 food types to avoid.
What to Do When Your Stomach Bug Won’t Go Away
If you have a stomach bug that is lasting for weeks (or months), it could be post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome. Here’s how it’s diagnosed and treated.
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Your Practical Guide to Lactose Intolerance
Trouble with milk and cheese? Find out how to get a diagnosis of lactose intolerance and tips for managing this condition.
Constipation: 6 Tips to Help You Return to Regular Bowel Movements
If you’re constipated, simple fixes like drinking more water and eating more fiber may help. Here’s how to know when it’s time to see a doctor.
5 Steps to Help Prevent Digestive Problems as You Age
Medication, diet and lifestyle can cause digestive problems as you age. Get five tips that will help you avoid or manage these issues.
The Truth About Dry Brushing and What It Does for You
There are a variety of health claims about dry brushing. For those who aren’t familiar with the technique, it involves daily body massage with a dry, stiff-bristled brush.
When Fistula Interferes With Your Life, Get Help
If your bowels and urinary tract are like a plumbing system, a fistula is like an untrained plumber. It connects things that should not be connected. Fistula is a condition in which organs or vessels in your body form abnormal passageways. For example, a connection forms between the anus and vagina or the bladder and … Read More
Alkaline Water: Don’t Believe the Marketing Hype
If you believe the marketing materials, alkaline water can increase your energy, hydrate you better than regular water, prevent digestive issues and even slow aging. Science does not support these claims, says Beth Czerwony MS, RD, LD, a Cleveland Clinic registered dietitian. “This may be a case where you slap a ‘natural’ label on water … Read More
