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Digestive Supplements for a Healthy Gut

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, roughly 70 million Americans suffer from gastrointestinal (GI) tract conditions. Whether you’re a statistic or not, it pays to learn about how to best protect and improve your gut health. Besides making adjustments to your diet and lifestyle, boosting your intake of essential vitamins through dietary

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What Are the Consequences of Poor Digestive Health?

Did you know that your digestive system is the gateway to your overall health? In fact, 70 percent of your immune system is located in your gut, which needs regular, healthy food intake to support your overall health. Spanning all the way from the mouth to the rectum, the digestive system is a highly complex

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Natural Treatment Remedies to Relieve Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is a condition that is characterized by irritation or inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is located behind your stomach in the upper abdomen. Symptoms of pancreatitis include nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain that spreads to the back, and pain that occurs after eating a meal. Pain becomes constant once the problem passes into

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How Probiotics Promote Digestive Health

You may have heard of the term “probiotics” but are unsure of what it is and how it can benefit you. If you have digestive issues, probiotics can promote better digestive health and possibly improve your symptoms. Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are naturally found in the body, on the skin, and in

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Coping Strategies for Esophagitis

Are you experiencing pain or difficulty swallowing along with heartburn, chest pains, and acid reflux? If these symptoms persist for more than a few days, even after taking antacids, you may have esophagitis. Esophagitis happens when your esophagus is inflamed. You need to control esophagitis early on to prevent it from developing into more severe

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Consequences of Chronic Constipation

If you have fewer than three bowel movements per week, frequent difficulty starting a bowel movement, or pain while passing stool, you may be suffering from chronic constipation. The good news is that constipation itself is rarely associated with a serious medical condition. However, if left untreated, chronic constipation can lead to more serious medical

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Treatments for Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a serious but vaccine-preventable liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). The virus is commonly transmitted through unprotected sexual contact or sharing of needles. Symptoms of hepatitis B include abdominal pain, fever, loss of appetite, yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice), and unexplained fatigue. The incubation period for hepatitis

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Common Myths About Digestive Health

A key part of the human digestive system is the enteric nervous system (ENS), which is a large swath of many, many millions of nerve cells coating your esophagus all the way to your rectum. This is nicknamed the body’s “second brain” that works with, yet independently from, the central nervous system (CNS) – which

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Tips for Better Digestive Health

Did you know that a significant part of your immune system is housed in your gut? What this means is that if your digestive health gets compromised, this can have a ripple effect on your entire body and leave you susceptible to many health conditions, such as chronic fatigue, respiratory infections, diabetes, and even cancer.

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Constipation Diagnosis and Treatment

We’ve all experienced constipation at least once in our lives. While most cases are a temporary nuisance, chronic constipation can be concerning. Persistent constipation can lead to complications within your lower digestive tract and be a symptom of another health condition. Through proper diagnosis and treatment, you can prevent further problems and keep your colon

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