Walk into any grocery store and you’ll see a dedicated gluten-free section. With all these options, you may wonder if eating a gluten free diet is healthier, or if it will help you lose weight. Or, you may simply question what is gluten and all the hype? What is Gluten? And Benefits of a Gluten…
In the US, millions suffer from the pain, discomfort, and gastrointestinal problems, or digestive diseases. 21.7 million people were admitted to hospitals in 2010 for such diseases, and 245,921 people lost their lives in 2009 as a result of digestive diseases, reports the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Many different medications…
Chronic inflammation is the source of many illnesses across the country, such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, osteoarthritis, progression of cognitive decline, and development of diabetes. Additionally, chronic inflammation may affect any of the body processes and result in additional disease and pain. Diet and the environment affect inflammation, and you can curb the progression…
You know to skip the cookie aisle, to walk past the bakery without giving the donuts a second glance, to stay far, far away from the soda. It’s easy for a savvy person to keep away from processed junk foods, anything glazed or pumped full of sugar. But sometimes, we get surprised—a food we thought…
It’s one of the most important bodily functions, but many people tend to shun the topic: bowel movements. Stool’s appearance indicates how many different bodily systems, such as the cardiovascular system, muscular system, and nervous system, and digestive system, function. Unfortunately, poor and infrequent stools can cause serious medical conditions to develop. However, understanding how…
