By Jamell Andrews Esophageal cells are different from those that line the stomach. In a normal esophagus, pinkish-white tissues called squamous epithelium line the tube. Barrett’s esophagus is a condition in which the normal tissue lining has been replaced by…
What is Gastroparesis?
Gastroparesis is a rather intimidating sounding name for a condition known as delayed gastric emptying. This is a disorder that causes the stomach to take too much time emptying its contents into the small intestine, and it occurs when the…
Omeprazole – Buyer Beware
By Marc Courtiol Omeprazole is better known by its brand name of Prilosec. It is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, as well as duodenal and gastric ulcers.
The Healing Power of Turmeric
By Andrew Van Vooren Turmeric is a golden colored Asian herb that is used to provide the color in curries and other dishes that require it. It comes from the powdered root of a tropical plant related to ginger.
What is Celiac Disease?
By Marc Courtiol Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease of the small intestine causing weight loss, vomiting, chronic diarrhea or constipation with pale, bad-smelling stool, abdominal pain and bloating, lack of growth in children and fatigue. However, the disease may…
Foods That Cut the Risk of Colon Cancer
By Marc Courtiol Cancers of various kinds seem to have reached epidemic proportions these days, but there is much we can do to cut the risk of developing them; not least is making sure our diet is rich in all…
Options for the Milk Intolerant
By Andrew V.V. Milk intolerance, or lactose intolerance, essentially means that your body cannot completely digest the lactose (or milk sugar) that is present in dairy products. While this medical condition is not generally considered to be dangerous to one’s…
Health Benefits of Probiotics
by Cyndra Neal For those who have not been following the latest buzz in the food and alternative remedies industry, it is pertinent to first state that probiotics are basically considered to be live microorganisms that are found in the…
Health Benefits of Planting an Herb Garden
By Marc Courtiol With an awareness of the various side effects of conventional medicine there are many people that are turning towards the safe haven that herbal remedies provide. No amount of argument that says that herbal remedies are not…
TEN TIPS FOR WOMEN WITH PMS ©
By Susun S. Weed Water retention, mood swings, sore breasts, and indigestion are problems experienced by many women in the week preceding menstruation. Here are a few tips from Susun Weed’s best-selling book, NEW Menopausal Years the Wise Woman Way…