Digestive Health

How to Survive the Gluten-Free Diet

By Christie Korth, CHHC AADP

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Looking to omit wheat, barley, oats and rye from your diet? Need a hand accomplishing the task? This is a general guide explaining how to start off on a gluten-free diet. This list is essential for removing the obstacles one faces when ... more »

How to Take an Enema

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Enemas are a healthy and safe way to treat constipation and promote good digestive health. Learning to take an enema is easy, but since you're dealing with a delicate part of your body and risking exposure to human waste, it's important to know ... more »

How to Take Care of Chronic Diarrhea

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Diarrhea can come at any time. Stress, changes in diet, and the use of antibiotics are all triggers. What do you do if it becomes a constant problem?.. more »

How to Tell Between Crohn's and Colitis

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Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract that is easily confused with ulcerative colitis. It most commonly affects the lower small intestine and is being recognized with increasing frequency. Patients affected ... more »

How to tell if you really need to take Heartburn Medicine

By Amy Neuzil

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Lots of people get prescription of over the counter heartburn medications, but for some people the medications may make the underlying problem worse and cause them to absorb less of the nutrients out of their food. So take this easy test to see ... more »

How to Treat a Bowel Infarction

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A bowel infarction, caused by a restricted flow of blood to the bowel, may be the result of a twist in the bowel itself or an obstruction that is occurs after surgery. If not treated, a bowel infarction will cause the destruction of the portion ... more »

How to Treat Bowel Incontinence

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Bowel incontinence is the inability to control one's bowel movements. This condition may be caused by chronic constipation, rectal prolapses, damage to the sphincter muscle and various other medical conditions. To treat bowel incontinence, ... more »

How to Treat Colitis

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Colitis, also known as ulcerative colitis, is an inflammation of the colon that occurs chronically. If you have colitis, you experience stomach pain, diarrhea and bleeding from the rectum. Due to the nature of colitis symptoms, you need to ... more »

How to Treat Colorectal Cancer

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Colorectal cancer is also referred to as bowel cancer or colon cancer. Colorectal cancer is the second type of cancer related cause of death in America. Treatment varies according to each specific case. Physicians use a combination of therapies ... more »

How to Treat Complex Carbohydrate Intolerance

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Carbohydrate intolerance is a malabsorption syndrome that interferes with at least one of the steps involved required for the hydrolysis or subsequent transportation of carbohydrates. An allergy to milk protein is the most common form of complex ... more »

How to Treat constipation using Malunggay leaves

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Constipation trouble? Look around in your back yard if you have leaves that called moringa or malunggay leaves. This plant is said to be very effective in cleansing your body and treating constipated stomach. Not only that, this plant can also ... more »

How to Treat Constipation With Flaxseed

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There are many commercial remedies available for treating constipation, but if you suffer from this ailment, you might want a natural remedy for gentle, effective relief. Dietitians recommend flaxseed for treating constipation due to its high ... more »

How to Treat Constipation With Medication

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Over 4 million people suffer from constipation on a frequent basis and over 2.5 million physician visits are related to constipation issues. Constipation affects all age ranges from infants to the elderly but is usually treated successfully with ... more »

How to Treat Crohn's Disease

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Crohn's disease is often confused with other inflammatory bowel disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis, thus making it difficult to diagnose. Crohn's disease can affect any part of the digestive tract, from the mouth to ... more »

How to Treat Dyspepsia

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Dyspepsia affects one out of every four people at some point during their lifetime. It is a common ailment that affects the general population regardless of age, gender or race. Although generally not a life-threatening ailment, there are certain ... more »

How to Treat Gallstones

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The gallbladder is a small organ located under the liver. Its purpose is to store bile and release small amounts into the small intestines to help digest food. When bile stored in the gallbladder hardens and crystallizes, gallstones form. These ... more »

How to Treat Gastroparesis

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Gastroparesis is a serious condition where your stomach can't digest food properly. The muscles in the wall of your stomach don't work well enough to move food through the digestive system. This can cause nausea, vomiting, bloating, reflux and ... more »

How to Treat Hemorrhoids

By Serafina

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Hemorrhoids (also known as piles) are an abnormal swelling of the blood vessels in the anal canal. They can be internal or external and cause pain, bleeding, itching and inflammation. Since misery loves company, it should help to know that at ... more »

How to Treat Hemorrhoids With Home Remedies

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Hemorrhoids are caused when veins around the opening of the anus become inflamed and swollen. This can be extremely uncomfortable, not only when attempting to relieve yourself, but also when merely sitting down. The swollen veins protrude so that ... more »

How to Treat Hiccups With Home Remedies

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Hiccups are the bane of children everywhere, and even adults are not entirely immune from them. Caused by muscular contractions in the diaphragm that are often brought on by inadequate chewing or eating too fast, hiccups interfere with eating, ... more »

How to Treat Hirschsprung's Disease

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What is Hirschsprung's Disease? Normally, the brain communicates with the intestines by nerve cells that can be found in the intestinal walls. These cells tell the intestine to keep food moving through as it is being digested. However, some ... more »

How to Treat Sluggish Digestion

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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Do you experience sluggish digestion after you eat a meal? While sluggish digestion isn't a true medical diagnosis, there are thousands of people who experience symptoms of indigestion, bloating, flatulence, and a feeling of heaviness after ... more »

How to Treat Stomach Parasites

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Stomach parasites, if left untreated, can cause serious illness and in some cases, death. It's important to visit with a health care provider any time you are experiencing stomach discomfort or irregular digestive behaviors. If caught in time, ... more »

How to Treat Stomatitis

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Stomatitis is basically an inflammation of the mucous lining of the mouth. Because there are many causes for inflammation, there are different kinds of stomatitis. All of them can make a person miserable. Stomatitis affects eating and speaking ... more »

How to Treat your diarrhea with Guavas

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Eaten too much cholesterol last night? Well, if you get your stomach upset for what you eat or just having digestive problems like cannot move your waste matter or bowel maybe you can try to taste guava fruit or guavas. This fruit can stop your ... more »

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