Category: digestion

Prebiotics and Probiotics

If you’re not thinking about your gut health, you’re missing an important element of your overall health. Your gut can influence mood, immunity, metabolism, and the functionality of your body’s internal systems. How does it have this kind of power? Think about it this way: You’ve got trillions of cells in your body that most…


What’s Behind the Rising Rates of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Among Older Adults?

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a painful condition.  A new study done by Dr. Adam Faye of the New York University Langone School of Medicine found that people over 60 with a history of antibiotic use may be at increased risk of developing the condition. During the recently held Digestive Disease Week conference in San Diego, Dr….


Is Anxiety the Real Cause of Your Poor Digestion?

There is a well-known link between anxiety and digestion. When we become stressed or anxious, our digestive system takes notes and changes to cope with the stress. Regardless of how you feel you’re handling the stress, your digestive system may tell you otherwise. Digestive issues are quite common nowadays, but how can you tell if…


8 Ways to Avoid Food Poisoning

Poison control experts have advice for how to avoid food poisoning at your Memorial Day BBQs and picnics. “Forgetting about food safety is a recipe for disaster,” says Diane Calello, executive and medical director of the New Jersey Poison Control Center at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. “Don’t prepare food if you have any kind…


Miraculous Reflexology: How to Give Yourself a Foot Massage That Heals the Body

As an old saying goes, “The root dries up first before a tree dies, and the feet grow feeble first when a man ages.” The feet not only support the weight of the whole body, but also have a close relationship with the individual’s overall health. Foot massage can improve many small health issues throughout…


Are You Getting Enough Of This Vital Mineral ?

Magnesium glycinate has been increasing in popularity for several years –  with good reasons. However, since 2020, I’ve seen this impressive mineral hit superstar status in my practice. Why? Probably because it effectively addresses many of the health concerns that have increased over the last few years, particularly sleep disturbances.  As a vital mineral, Magnesium…


Genetic Study on Oats Reveal Why the Grain is Suitable for Gluten-Free Diets

The Edith Cowan University’s (ECU) genetic study on oats has shown why oats could be the answer for most people with coeliac disease and gluten intolerance. “We discovered that oats have fewer of the proteins that correspond to gluten in wheat, causing an immune reaction from people with coeliac disease,” said ECU Prof. Michelle Colgrave…


What’s the Best Sleep Position to Combat Heartburn?

News briefs It’s hard to fall asleep at night when heartburn is your frequent bed partner. How can you give it the boot? In addition to elevating your upper body with a wedge pillow, avoiding meals close to bedtime, and taking heartburn medications, a small study suggests that sleeping on your left side may help….


3 Breakfast Foods You Should Eat for Better Digestion

There’s nothing worse than experiencing stomach pain, cramps and gas during a morning meeting or on your commute to the office, and certain foods can definitely cause your belly to act up. By knowing which breakfasts to eat for better digestion, you’ll go into your office feeling comfortable, confident and at ease. Suffering from indigestion…


Foods That Cause Inflammation

Excessive inflammation may play a role in a number of leading causes of death and disability, including type 2 diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. But what are the stimuli that jumpstart the deleterious inflammatory cascade? You typically hear about the pro-inflammatory nature of a chronic high-fat diet, but the inflammatory effect “may not be limited…