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Top 5 Tips for Frequently Upset Stomachs

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on September 23, 2015
Top 5 Tips for Frequently Upset Stomachs
Sometimes, your stomach just won’t cooperate. Stomach issues can be very disruptive to a daily routine, and once they become a frequent problem, you’ll be on the lookout for quick, simple and, most importantly, effective remedies. Everyone experiences stomach trouble from time to time, but for particularly sensitive stomachs, issues may arise more [...]
Read More: crohn's disease, IBS, Upset stomach

So, Why Is My Poop Green?

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on August 24, 2015
So, Why Is My Poop Green?
Believe it or not – the color, shape and consistency of your stool says a lot about your health. When your stool changes in one of these ways, there are a number of reasons why. When stool turns green, it can be a little alarming at first. A common reaction is to assume the reason […]
Read More: diarrhea, diet, Green stool, IBS

Do You Have IBS? Here’s How You Can Know For Sure

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on April 22, 2014
Do You Have IBS? Here’s How You Can Know For Sure
IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a chronic condition that affects a person’s digestive system. There are no known causes of IBS, but there are some theories that doctors have prescribed to in order to help with an IBS diagnosis and treatment for the condition. Some possible theories are that the condition either stems from […]
Read More: bloating, constipation, diarrhea, Digestive Diseases, IBS, IBS symptoms, IBS treatment

The 5 Most Common Digestive Diseases & How They Are Treated

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on April 15, 2014
The 5 Most Common Digestive Diseases & How They Are Treated
The top 5 digestive diseases are: IBS: IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, is a gastrointestinal disorder that is technically a grouping of symptoms put together. It is diagnosed when an individual experiences symptoms such as abdominal pain, constipation, gas, bloating, and/or diarrhea that is recurring, often several times per month. Studies estimate [...]
Read More: acid reflux, celiac disease, Digestive Diseases, gallstones, hemorrhoids, IBS

Foods that Relieve Constipation: Help Get Things Flowing Again

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on September 20, 2013
Foods that Relieve Constipation: Help Get Things Flowing Again
A person is considered constipated when their bowel movements have become infrequent and/or difficult. A telling sign a person is constipated is if they have not had a bowel movement in three days. This is extremely unhealthy because stool that has not passed will become harder and more difficult to pass, leading to problems like […]
Read More: constipation, digestive health, fiber, IBS, irritable bowel syndrome

Changing Your Diet May Help with IBS Symptoms

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on September 13, 2013
Changing Your Diet May Help with IBS Symptoms
Irritable bowel syndrome is marked by abdominal pain and constipation and/or diarrhea. Other symptoms include feeling bloated, gas, stomach gurgling and the discharge of mucus from the rectum. While IBS’s symptoms are known, its causes are somewhat of a mystery. Physicians have attributed this condition to many factors, including gastrointestinal [...]
Read More: feeling bloated, IBS, indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, stomach pain
 
 

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