One of the most common causes of heartburn, especially chronic heartburn, is GERD. GERD stands for “Gastroesophageal reflux disease,” and it affects millions of people each year. A greater understanding of GERD can help you deal with the symptoms and, in some cases, experience significant relief. What puts you at risk for GERD? There are …
One of the most frustrating and often misunderstood conditions is lactose intolerance. While for many folks it’s equated with uncontrollable gas, the fact is that lactose intolerance can be much more serious than that. For example, some people that are lactose intolerant may find they suffer from severe nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal cramping if they’re …
Many people suffer from acid reflux. This condition has to do with the way that the acid from your stomach rises up and enters your throat. Understanding what it is, what causes it, and how to treat it can help you to deal with your own acid reflux. At the bottom of your esophagus …
IBS can be an extremely frustrating and debilitating condition. IBS during pregnancy can be even more frustrating and debilitating. While pregnancy is often a time of struggling with bowel problems such as diarrhea or constipation, the woman with Irritable Bowel Syndrome is doubly cursed. Compounding this problem is the fact that many of the medications …
Digestion is a relatively complex process in the human body. As such, many different things can interfere with or cause problems with digestion. Any number of factors contribute to how well digestion occurs. For example, there are enzymes in your saliva that start to break food down while you are still eating. Stomach acid, obviously …