Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu): Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, and More
By Jennifer Cumberland, BSN, RN
Gastroenteritis, also known as stomach flu, is a condition in which the stomach and the small intestine become inflamed. It...
Read moreLeaky Gut: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
A leaky gut occurs when the intestinal barrier weakens due to digestive issues, infections, or drugs. A weakened gut causes...
Read more8 Risk Factors Associated With a Leaky Gut
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
The intestine is protected by an intestinal barrier that may be affected by various factors such as diseases of the...
Read moreHow to Manage Gastroparesis
By Carol Murakami, MD
The food that you eat is pushed through the digestive tract by the repeated contraction of the stomach muscles, which...
Read more10 Symptoms of Parasitic Infection
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Having parasites in your body sounds like a scary thing to experience. Although extremely unpleasant, these parasitic infections in humans...
Read morePooping Positions and What’s the Right Way To Poop?
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Pooping, taking a dump, or simply excreting bodily waste is a natural part of life. It is a way of...
Read moreCholera 101: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Home Remedies
By Mark Travis, MD
Cholera epidemics claim many lives every year in underdeveloped and developing countries. It is an infection caused by the bacterium...
Read more8 Home Remedies for Excessive Burping
By Stephanie Hubbard, RN
Burping, also known as belching or eructation, is one of the ways your body expels the excessive gas trapped in...
Read moreHow to Use Apple Cider Vinegar for Heartburn and Why
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Heartburn occurs when acids from the stomach travel back up the food pipe or esophagus. A burning sensation is felt...
Read more10 Signs That Indicate an Unhealthy Gut
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
It is said that your gut is your second brain, which is why gut health is essential for keeping the...
Read moreHemorrhoids (Piles): 9 Home Remedies to Reduce the Discomfort
By Mehreen Qureshi, MD
Hemorrhoids are lumps of tissue with blood vessels, muscles, and elastic fibers present in the anal passage. While most people...
Read more6 Ways to Induce Vomiting When You Are Sick
By Sarita Sanke, MD
Vomiting may be an unpleasant experience, but it serves an important purpose. It is your body’s way of purging harmful...
Read more10 Home Remedies to Stop Hiccups
By Sarita Sanke, MD
Hiccups are a common nuisance and generally resolve on their own and don’t pose any serious health threat. They can...
Read more9 Most Common Causes That Lead to Peptic Ulcers
By Carol Murakami, MD
Stomach ulcers or peptic ulcers are a general term referring to an open sore or defect in the lining of...
Read moreFatty Liver Disease: Stages, Diagnosis, and Treatment
By Jinendra Satiya, MD
Fatty liver is the accumulation of fat within the liver, such that fat comprises more than 5%–6% of your normal...
Read more12 Best Gut Health Blogs and Websites to Follow
By Carol Murakami, MD
An age-old saying states that you are what you eat. Your diet affects every aspect of your health – from...
Read moreStomach Ulcer Causes and Home Remedies
By Catherine Voght, RN, MSN, MBA, APRN-BC
An ulcer is a kind of erosion or open sore on the surface of an organ or tissue. Ulcers generally...
Read more7 Warning Signs of Gluten Intolerance and How to Manage It
By Robert Floyd, MD, IFMCP
The term gluten intolerance refers to 3 distinct disorders involving the gut and the reactions associated with the gut when...
Read moreAcidity: 8 Home Remedies and Lifestyle Tips for Relief
By Dr. Isaac Alexis, MD
Our stomach has a naturally acidic pH, which is essential for the digestion of food and killing any ingested bacteria....
Read moreCholecystitis (Gallbladder Inflammation): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
By Carol Murakami, MD
Bile is a greenish-yellow liquid produced by the liver that is essential for fat metabolism during digestion. It also aids...
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