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How to Improve Your Digestive Track Naturally
It’s normal to experience digestive issues from time to time, but when it starts to happen frequently, it can really disrupt your life. A gastroenterologist gives advice on naturally improving your GI health.
9 Amazing, Weird Facts About Your Gut
Your gut plays a key role in your health. It’s the source of many unexpected and fascinating tidbits of human biology. Find out nine fascinating facts about your digestive tract.
Bottled Alkaline Water — Don’t Believe the Marketing Hype
Companies claim that alkaline water will keep you more energized and more hydrated than regular water. But how true is this? Cleveland Clinic experts weigh in on the issue.
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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.
Could Probiotics Help With Weight Loss?
Looking for a magic pill to make you svelte? Despite what some people think, probiotics probably aren’t it. An intestinal microbe specialist breaks it down.
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.
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.