Tag: Colon Health

Right from treating a zit to getting over a hangover, you've been given a lot of health tips. Maybe you heard them from your...

Weight loss and malnutrition might seem like the obvious signs of malabsorption, your body’s inability to absorb certain nutrients or properly digest certain types of foods. But did you know that even jaundice and diabetes may develop from certain malabsorption syndromes? Gas, bloating, greasy stools, abdominal pain, and diarrhea are all common symptoms of malabsorption. With underlying causes ranging from lactose intolerance and celiac disease to pancreatic infections, liver disease, crohn's disease and even HIV or AIDS you need to be alert to the symptoms so you can get medical help in time.

Curcumin is an active compound found in turmeric which also gives it its yellow-orange color. Although it has a wide range of benefits. Curcumin's anti-inflammatory properties make it useful in treating cancer, AIDS, arthritis, skin problems, and even diabetes. It can also prevent and treat inflammatory bowel disease or IBD and neurodegenerative diseases by reducing inflammation.

Naturally managing IBS can be done with turmeric. The active compound curcumin reduces muscle contractions, a major reason behind pain. Curcumin also regulates colon motility so the stool won’t move too fast or slow. Many IBS patients also have food allergies, but curcumin improves the immune response. Is IBS stressing you out? Curcumin enhances mood and limits symptoms by increasing serotonin in the brain and gut. It even reduces the stress hormone cortisol.

When you make up your mind to start living a healthy life, the first thing you should do is cleanse your system, especially your...

Mammals have well developed digestive systems that help them derive nutrients from consumed foods and discard the waste produced. The digestive process commences with...

The tamarind fruit has a distinct sweet-sour tanginess that makes it popular in South Asian cooking. However, much lesser known are its leaves which...

Your bowel movements don't usually come up as a topic in your conversations, but they are extremely important. The color or texture of your poop...

Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a relatively common disorder that affects the colon. It is termed a diagnosis of exclusion because a diagnosis...

Ginger has this fresh, delicious flavor that can rejuvenate a person immediately with a calming effect. Ginger is considered one of the healthiest spices in...

Over 23.5 million Americans have an autoimmune disease, in which the immune system attacks the body. Type 1 diabetes develops if it targets the pancreas. Inflammatory bowel disease impacts the digestive tract, while celiac disease affects the small intestine after gluten is eaten. Multiple sclerosis affects nerve fibers, while rheumatoid arthritis targets joints. If the hair follicles are attacked, alopecia areata is the culprit. Psoriasis affects skin cell turnover, while Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease causes low or high thyroid function.

Being sensitive or intolerant to certain foods is extremely common. Almost 2 to 20 percent of people around the world may be intolerant to...

Do you know that stomach discomforts are related to your emotions? At times, many gastrointestinal symptoms have no clear cause and these lead to a vast variety of gut disorders. To find a cure for any of these diseases, you need to understand that your brain and gut are closely linked. A disruption in your mind, due to stressful situations and emotions, can easily lead to gastrointestinal issues. The only cure might be to control your emotions.

Diarrhea should never be ignored. Spicy foods and/or stress do not cause stomach ulcers, they only worsen the symptoms. Colon cleansing does not have any health benefit. Hemorrhoids cannot be caused by cold temperatures of the surfaces you sit on. IBS is common and cannot be cured with diets. IBS and IBD are different conditions. A rumbling stomach is not always a sign of hunger.

Several people believe inflammatory bowel disease is caused by a poor diet. This isn't true. People with IBD haven’t done anything to contribute to its development. Also, most people get mixed up with IBD and IBS, believing it’s the same thing. While the names and symptoms are very similar, it’s conceptually two different issues. IBD isn't caused by stress or psychological issues.