The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) says that at least 15 million Americans, or 20 percent of the American population, experience heartburn every day. Heartburn is the manifestation — the symptom — of acid reflux, or stomach contents coming back up in your esophagus. You can often pinpoint a reason for the burn (that five-alarm chili, perhaps?), but if heartburnRead more
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What is Celiac Disease? Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune disorder that can occur in genetically predisposed people where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. When celiac patients eat gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye and barley), their body mounts an immune response that attacks the small intestine. TheseRead more
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that affects 1 out of 10 people in the United States each year. Symptoms like cramping, diarrhea, gas and bloating can have a significant effect on a person’s quality of life. Diet is one way people manage the symptoms of IBS. A common treatment approach isRead more
Every year over 30% of Americans resolve that they are going to lose weight in the coming year. Unfortunately only about 9% of them feel that they have succeeded by the end of the year. Carrying extra weight around can negatively impact your health. If you’re carrying extra pounds, you face a higher-than-average risk ofRead more
One of the best things about this time of year is the holidays! But what happens when the weeks leading up to the holidays result in stress? A result of stress can be overeating as well as indigestion. Not only does overeating result in unwanted calories and weight gain but it can wreak havoc onRead more
A Healthy Digestive System is Essential to Our Overall Health Digestive health is one of the foundations of our overall health, and our digestive system is one of the most important systems of our body. When our digestive system is functioning properly, it’s usually something we don’t even notice or are not that aware of.Read more
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