When small pockets that bulge outwards are formed in the wall of the large intestine they are called diverticula and the condition is called diverticulosis; it becomes diverticulitis only when those pockets become inflamed due to infection. Diverticulosis is mainly…
Can Probiotics Help to Heal Ulcers?
Ulcers are formed in the stomach when acid in the stomach comes into contact with unprotected tissues. Mostly, the stomach protects itself naturally against this acid burn, but occasionally this protection breaks down for some reason. The result is basically…
Gall Bladder – The woman’s silent complaint and why its symptoms often go unnoticed by doctors?
By Emma Atkins Yes, men have gall bladder problems as well. But the majority of sufferers are women, and their suffering may last for years before it is properly diagnosed. Why? It is because the symptoms for gall bladder malfunction…
Autism and a Gluten Free Diet!
The triggers of this disease are on the rise. More susceptible kids come in contact with triggers such as gluten. Kids exposed to toxins such as mercury, lead, pesticides, and second hand smoke have h…
Inflammatory and Irritable Bowel Disease
By Nancy Gahles, DC, RSHom (NA), CCH Abdominal pain, bloating, constipation and diarrhea are common symptoms that affect up to two million Americans. Inflammatory bowel disease is usually manifested between the ages of 15 and 40. More often than not,…
Natural Remedies for Reflux and Heartburn
A growing number of people suffer the pain and discomfort of heartburn or reflux on a regular basis. It has been estimated that up to twenty percent of the population are affected at least once a week…
Curry Spice for Colon Relief
Turmeric, a spice used in Curry may be beneficial for those suffering from inflammatory intestinal diseases, according to a group of researchers at the Hamamatsu University School of Medicine in Japan. Turmeric contains curcurmin an anti-inflammatory agent that has already…
Avoid the Heart Burn
ALTHOUGH fit guys are less likely to experience heartburn than their big-bellied brethren, exercise itself can sometimes trigger an indigestion attack. Before you say, I can’t believe lifted the whole thing, University of New Mexico exercise physiologist Robert Robergs, Ph.D.…
The Signs and Symptoms Of Acid Reflux Disease
Acid Reflux Disease , sometimes known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, normally shortened to GERD happens when the one way valve at the bottom of the oesophagus that retains food in the stomach, and prevents it from returning to the oesophagus…
A Constipation Remedy Using Potassium and Prunes
Potassium and prunes are a natural constipation remedy that you can quickly use to help you get constipation relief. Potassium is needed in your colon walls to insure that peristaltic action occurs. Without potassium, colon walls are weak and unable…