Gastrointestinal Health
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If you suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS, you'll know how important it is to relieve symptoms. For a comprehensive list of the best home treatments available, keep reading this OneHowTo article. IBS is more common than you might think, with between 10% and 20% of the population suffering from...
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When an upset stomach due to diarrhea becomes intense it can prevent us from eating normally for some time. During these periods it is important to take care of our stomach and help it recover and return to normal. While we may not feel like eating we should not spend too many hours without doing so or we...
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Nausea is extremely unpleasant but does not always lead to vomiting. Sometimes it is simply an uneasiness that can be combated with food. Eating a meal that does not sit well, certain stomach diseases or conditions such as pregnancy are usually accompanied by nausea. Therefore, it is wise to seek some natural...
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Gastro-oesophageal reflux is an involuntary leakage of gastric contents into the oesophagus caused by inefficiency in the gastro-oesophageal area. Such condition is very common in pregnant women and typically stops after giving birth. However, for non pregnant people with gastroesophageal reflux disease,...
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Acid reflux is an unpleasant condition that causes burning, discomfort and heartburn, meaning you have very little desire to eat or perform certain activities. It is a condition that you may suffer from time to time but if it manifests itself a lot, you should be checked by a gastroenterologist in order...
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Blood in the stool is often for many people an important warning sign. However, before you start frantically worrying, you need to determine whether this is a one-off or whether this condition has occurred repeatedly and intensely, which could indicate the presence of a digestive problem. In these cases,...
A burning sensation on the anus can occur during a bowel movement, but often does so seemingly out of the blue. Although everyone poops, discussing issues which affect the anus is still stigmatized. It can be difficult for us to know what problems may cause a burning rectum, let alone how we may treat them....
Heat wave, heating in the house or a heating pad, it doesn’t matter, have you ever noticed heat causing cramps and diarrhea? It’s important to remember some symptoms of heat stroke include palpitations, dehydration and diarrhea. But, why does heat sometimes cause diarrhea and cramps?
If you’re wondering...
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To keep your stomach healthy and free from digestive trouble or any other problems you need to eat a balanced diet. But we often feel bloated and extremely heavy when we eat too much, which is when it is recommended to help our body detox. Natural ingredients can be great allies to feel much better on...
Sadly, every year, many incidents are being reported of victims ingesting alcohol or other drugs against their consent. The crimes cannot always be apprehended, as they are usually perpetrated in seemingly non-threatening settings, such as summer parties, nightclubs, festivals, 'date nights', fraternity...
Natural juices can be an excellent natural remedy to relieve constipation fast both in children and adults. In general, the main causes of constipation are usually a combination of a low-fiber diet, lack of physical activity, significant changes in routine or gastrointestinal disorders.
Therefore, one of the first...
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Pinworms are long, white, and usually vary in length from one centimetre. Once infected, the female worm lays its eggs on the skin around the anus. Amongst the symptoms of pinworm we can find anal itching, irritability, nausea and nervousness. These symptoms can often be confused with stomach flu, but...
Gastritis is a very common condition that affects the stomach lining causing inflammation and symptoms such as pain, reflux, nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, etc. In addition to following doctor's instructions you will have to make some changes to your diet that do not aggravate the problem and help...
Difficulty defecating is a common condition for many people. Leading a sedentary lifestyle, drinking little water, general bad bathroom habits and low fiber intake are primarily responsible for constipation. One of the important factors to alleviate this problem is to change your diet to incorporate foods...
Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining(gastric means "of the stomach" and -itis is a suffix used for conditions with inflammation). It is one of the most common stomach problems, so common it reportedly will affect half of the world's population at some point in their lives. The stomach lining...
Pain on the right side of your stomach can mean many things. The first step you should take is to make an appointment with your trusted doctor. Pain in this area is usually associated with kidney problems (appendix, pancreas, etc.). However, it can also result from a bone-related problem. Are you asking...