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Digestive Health
Hookworms may offer a novel treatment for celiac disease
Patients with celiac disease in Australia have shown a dramatic improvement in gluten tolerance after receiving experimental hookworm treatments. This...
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Are you suffering with Candida overgrowth?
Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by yeasts that belong to the genus Candida. There are over 20 species of...
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What Really Causes Diverticulitis?
Diverticulitis is incredibly common, yet the most common dietary advice given to patients may be incorrect. Diverticula are small pouches that bulge outward through the large intestine (colon). If you have these pouches, you have diverticulosis. Diverticulosis becomes increasingly common as people age. It is estimated that half of all people over age 60 have it. Most people with diverticulosis don't have any symptoms. Occasionally they may experience mild cramps, bloating or constipation. Diverticulosis is often discovered while a person is undergoing tests for something else. Many people first discover they have diverticula pockets in their bowel while they are undergoing a colonoscopy screening for colon cancer. If the pouches become inflamed or infected, this is referred to as diverticulitis. Abdominal pain is the most common symptom, and it’s usually on the left size. Depending on the severity, some people also experience fever, nausea, vomiting and constipation. In very severe cases, diverticulitis can cause tears in the bowel that bleed, or blockages in the bowel. Conventional treatment usually consists of antibiotics, pain relievers, and a temporary liquid diet. Occasionally surgery is deemed necessary. What causes diverticulitis? What foods should be avoided?
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Are dairy products good or bad for your health?
The issue of whether cow’s milk is healthy is quite controversial, and the debate can be confusing to many people. Research has been published, which shows a possible link between dairy products and the development of hormone sensitive cancers like breast, ovarian and prostate cancers. This is not surprising, since milk is high in growth promoting hormones.
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Crohn's Disease (CD)
Crohn's Disease - or ileitis as it is sometimes called - is a chronic, relapsing inflammatory reaction that may affect...
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Reflux
Reflux is a common problem in those who carry excess weight. It is referred to as reflux esophagitis, and is also known...
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Constipation
What exactly is constipation? Constipation is not only irregularity of bowel actions. It also has to do with the hardness of...
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition characterized by symptoms of constipation and/or diarrhea (often alternating), abdominal pain (predominantly...
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Leaky Gut Syndrome
If you have an interest in health, leaky gut syndrome is probably something you've heard of. You may have even...
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Fats - Which Ones Heal? Which Ones Harm?
For generations, we have been told “fat will make you fat”; how are we now supposed to wrap our heads...
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