What is acid reflux? Acid reflux is also known as heartburn. When the acid in the stomach backs up to the esophagus it causes discomfort. Like heartburn/chest pain sometimes. Heartburn was always thought of as too much acid in the stomach but now we know it’s due to low acidity in the gut. When food … Read more
Inflammation and pain What’s diverticulosis? Let’s start by defining a few terminologies diverticulosis is a sac or pouch formed in the colon. It occurs in the large intestines when constipation creates too much pressure while straining. The colon becomes weak as a result the walls of the intestines bulge out and form sacs. Diverticulitis- This … Read more
Both Iron and vitamin B12 are essential building blocks in the production of red blood cells. There are a host of diseases that are associated with the deficiency of iron and B12 vitamins. It seems that the lack of these vitamins is rising every day to the extent of health crises all over the world. … Read more
What is H. Pylori? Helicobacter pylori is one of the oldest bugs that’s been around for at least two hundred thousand years. A notorious bacteria that can be in your gut for your entire lifetime without showing any symptoms. Because of its spiral shape, it is deemed to survive for a long time. In addition, … Read more
Autism spectrum disorder is a disorder (ASD ) that influences normal brain development, and it affects 1 in 55 children in the US. Kids with Autism were found to have a unique, premature, and smaller size gut than other children who don’t have this disorder. There are several causes, including genetics and environmental factors. Nutritional … Read more
Though I’m comparing these two ailments I have already written on SIBO in another article you can read here. I will still give you a brief definition of SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth). It is an increased number of bacteria that takes over the gut system. This creates an imbalance of good and bad bacteria. SIFO ( … Read more
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Colon cleansing has been a top discussion among health-conscious folks. Because of the accumulation of pounds of waste in the gut, the obesity rate has skyrocketed, and many people have digestive issues.As a society that has moved away from eating healthy food and mainly depending on fast food, it’s no wonder we have many other … Read more
The gluten-free diet is becoming increasingly popular as people worldwide become aware of its potential benefits. Gluten is believed by many to contribute to gut disorders, and as such gluten-free products can easily be found all most anywhere nowadays. The gluten-free food industry brought in a whopping 2.9 billion profit in 2019 and is expected … Read more
You might be asking yourself why I am so gassy and bloated, well it’s no surprise that many of us can feel occasional gas and bloated. Sometimes it can be just excessive air you might have swallowed while eating or even chewing gum. However: when it becomes a daily struggle it can cause pain and … Read more