Last articles from digestive Issues category on Health Top News

Reduce Acid Reflux or Heartburn by Strengthening the LES Valve

Sun, 29 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Heartburn and acid reflux are typically treated with over the counter products or drugs that reduce stomach acid or block the excretion of stomach acid. It would appear that if our stomach acid needed to be diluted by antacids, our body would be smart enough not produce such a corrosive liquid in our stomach. That fact is that we need a highly acidic condition in our stomach to properly digest protein. Using drugs to suppress this stomach acid is not the correct way to deal with acid reflux or h... (Read All)

Get Heartburn, Indigestion and Ulcer Relief Using DGL

Sun, 29 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

In the 1940's licorice was discovered to be useful in treating peptic ulcers. Unfortunately it had side effects that lead to high blood pressure, potassium loss, and fluid retention. Researchers discovered that the ingredient in licorice that caused those side effects was "glycyrrhizin." They were able to remove 97% of this chemical and the result was a product call "deglycyrrhizinated" licorice, DGL. DGL maintained its healing properties but had no side effects. DGL was first used to heal ulcer... (Read All)

Eating Bran to Eliminate Constipation

Sun, 29 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

One reason many people are constipated is they don't eat a lot of fiber. Most people only eat about 8 mg of fiber per day. To have good health and have good elimination, you need around 30- 35 mg of fiber. Eating bran is one of the quickest and best ways to increase your fiber. It will increase the weight and size of your stools more than the fiber contained in fruits or vegetables. Bran is the outer husk of the grain - wheat, corn, rice, and oat - which is indigestible. It does not irritate the... (Read All)

The Most Common Bladder Infection Symptoms

Sat, 04 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

What is a Bladder Infection?

Bladder infection or Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection that affects every part of the urinary system. Normal urine contains salts, waste, and liquids but does not contain bacteria. UTI is caused by bacteria that enters into the bladder and then multiplies. These bacteria are usually found in the intestines and often times on the skin surrounding the rectal and vaginal areas. Around 85 percent of UTI cases are caused by the so-called E. co... (Read All)

All About Acid Reflux

Sat, 18 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Acid reflux is scientifically known as GastroEsophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). It is a disease characterized by the abnormal reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus resulting to chronic symptoms or mucosal damage.

Acid reflux is often caused by temporary or permanent alterations in the lining that separates the esophagus and the stomach. Ineffectiveness of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) or a temporary LES relaxation connected with a hiatal hernia are just some of the common c... (Read All)

Heartburn Cure! Tips To Mellow Down That Burning Heartburn Pain

Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Heartburn is described as a burning sensation that can be felt in the chest specifically at the lower sternum. Such pain is caused by a reflux of digestive acid that shoots up and enter the lower esophagus thus resulting to a burning sensation and acute pain.

This condition is also called as acid reflux, cardialgia, pyrosis and GERD.

Statistically, 60 million of Americans suffer from this heartburn condition and needless to say its never pleasant when it occurs. That?s why this a... (Read All)

Heartburn - An Acidic Indigestion To Be Forgotten

Sat, 04 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

It can be stated as a burning feeling which keeps bothering you now and again. This happens mainly because due to acidic fluid flowing upwards from the stomach into the esophagus or the swallowing tube. Even though it is known as heartburn, it has nothing to do with the heart. It is very common digestive problem. Sometimes you can feel the pain at the same level on the back. Heartburn, indigestion and pain all go hand in hand causing problems for us. Knowing about your nutrition can help in some... (Read All)

Prevent Constipation And Other Health Ailments With Papaya

Mon, 22 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Constipation is a condition whereby the fecal matter traveling through your colon remains too long in your colon before traveling out of the rectum. You become aware that you are constipated if you have difficulty passing motion or take a few days to do one purge.

That said, if you are suffering from constipation, you have been advised to eat more fruits and vegetables to increase your fiber intake.

For fruit, have you considered having papaya as a constipation remedy or includin... (Read All)

Helping With Your Heartburn

Wed, 08 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Heartburn is described as a burning sensation that can be felt near the chest specifically in the lower sternum. This pain is caused by a reflux of digestive acid that shoots up and enter the lower esophagus thus resulting to a burning sensation and acute pain.It is said that some 67 million of Americans suffer from some type of heartburn condition. How can you stop the pain of heartburn? Well, the first thing to stop heartburn is to know what can cause it. Some of the general heartburn cause... (Read All)

The Beneficial Effects Of Vitamins On Your Digestive System

Thu, 25 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +0100

As much as we would like to deny it, the digestive system is our favorite system of the body. Why? Because it involves food of course. It is through the digestive system that the body is able to make use of the vitamins, minerals as well as the other nutrients that we consume daily. The digestive system actually breaks down the food that we put into our bodies until it is in a form that can be used by our cells in order to ensure our being healthy. However, not everything that we put into our mo... (Read All)

How Vitamins Assist The Digestive System

Thu, 25 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +0100

It is through the digestive system that the body is able to make use of the vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that are consumed. The human digestive system breaks down the material until it is in a form that the body can use on the cellular level. There are several vitamins and minerals that directly affect the quality and efficiency of the process of digestion. Making sure to achieve the standard recommended daily intake levels of these nutrients will help to ensure that your body is able ... (Read All)

Enema Or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Constipation Managed With Intestinal Cleansing

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Ever had an enema? Do you suffer from constipation? If you suffer from abdominal cramps, bloating and some diarrhea then you might be a sufferer of irritable bowel syndrome. If you are looking for relief, good news?

The subtle symptoms creep into our life one at a time until we find a barrage of complications we never had before. Constipation is the most obvious difference, then pain, abdominal cramps and bloating followed with occasional diarrhea, all add up to irritable bowel syndrome.... (Read All)

Constipation Prevention And Natural Remedies

Tue, 30 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Constipation is a problem that affects many Americans every day. Constipation is mainly due to poor eating habits, insufficient exercise, not getting enough fiber and not drinking enough water. Constipation is quite uncomfortable and most everyone knows when they have it. Common symptoms include:

Straining to have a bowel movement

Hard stools ? pellet like stools

Not having a bowel movement every day

Not totally emptying your bowels each time you have a movement <... (Read All)

Learn About Gout And Simple Ways To Treat It

Fri, 31 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

To put it very simply, gout is the inflammation of the joints when excess amounts of uric acid crystallize in the joints. Uric acid is a waste product that occurs in the blood due to the breakdown of purines. People who are afflicted by gout do not have the capacity to break down and excrete this excess uric acid from their body. Consequently, the uric acid level in their blood goes up. Slowly, sharp crystal shards of uric acid are formed in the joints and cause painful inflammation. An attack o... (Read All)

What You Should Know About Stomach Gas Problems

Mon, 03 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Although the mention of stomach gas problems, such as belching, flatulence, bloating and ?gas pains? often elicits some degree of amusement, all of us have gas in our intestinal tract and must expel it in some way.

Some individuals are very sensitive to the effects of gas collections in the stomach and intestinal tract and may develop significant discomfort.

If such complaints are troublesome and persistent and do not respond to simple measures, such as change in diet, a visit to... (Read All)

Hiatal Hernia - What Is It?

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

A hiatal hernia is an anatomical abnormality in which part of the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm and up into the chest. Although hiatal hernias are present in approximately 15% of the population, they are associated with symptoms in only a minority of those afflicted.

Normally, the esophagus or (food tube) passes down through the chest, crosses the diaphragm, and enters the abdomen through a hole in the diaphragm called the esophageal hiatus. Just below the diaphragm, the eso... (Read All)

What Is Acid Reflux Or Gerd?

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Acid Reflux is a disease commonly known as GERD, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. This is described by the condition in which the stomach?s liquid content refluxes in the esophagus. This liquid can cause damage and inflammation in the lining of your esophagus. The liquid that is refluxed contains pepsin and acid which is produced by the stomach. Pepsin is the enzyme which starts the digestion of the proteins found in our stomach. The regurgitated liquid can also contain bile that backs-up from t... (Read All)

The Most Common Causes Of Acid Reflux Explained

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

What is Acid Reflux? Acid Reflux is also known as GERD, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. So what causes it? Its cause is said to be complex. There almost certainly are numerous causes, and diverse causes may be found in many patients or even in the same individual at various times. It is characterized in that a small number of patients with GERD produce unusually large amounts of stomach acid, but this is unusual and not a contributing factor in most patients.

The causes of Acid Reflux a... (Read All)

Treating Acid Reflux The Natural Way

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

So how is Acid Reflux treated? One of the easiest cures for GERD, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, is referred to as life-style changes. This consists of a mixture of changing your routine, predominantly changing your food intake. There are quite a few modifications in eating practices that can be favorable in treating GERD.

Reflux is more likely to occur when patients with Acid Reflux lie down. Reflux of acid is more damaging at night than during the day. During nighttime, when human be... (Read All)

Colon ? Diseases Of The Colon

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

The colon or the large intestine extends from the cecum to the rectum. Colon?s main function is to extract water from feces. Colon, also called large bowel, measures 1.5 meters in length. There are various diseases of the colons like colitis, colon cancer, constipation, polyposis, pseudomembranous colitis, ulcerative colitis, diverticulosis, diarrhea, and chronic functional abdominal pain.

The colon consists of various parts. The cecum is found in mammals, birds, and certain reptiles. Th... (Read All)

Say ânoâ to Constipation and Internal Discomfort

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

In modern society, people worldwide have very stressful lifestyles, conducting their daily activities under constant pressure. Common factors like working in stressful conditions, bad eating habits, fatigue and anxiety cause unbalances in the human body, weaken the immune system and may lead to illness and diseases. One of the most frequent disturbances that appear because of these factors is constipation. Constipation is a common condition and it occurs due to improper activity of the digestive... (Read All)

Fungal Defense Against Candida

Wed, 07 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Candida is a term that is commonly used for the medical condition known as candidiasis; or yeast overgrowth. The condition was first identified during the 1970?s by American doctors and is now believed to effect more than 40 million Americans. While it should be noted that moderate amounts of candida and other types of yeast exist in all individuals without any problems, in some situations yeast begins to grow uncontrollably. When this occurs it can ravage the body and create a number of symptom... (Read All)

Gastroenteritis Is A Serious Problem

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Gastroenteritis means inflammation of stomach as well as the gastrointestinal tract. It is also known as stomach flu. It can be caused by an infection, virus, bacterium or parasite. These viruses can lead to condition like fever, diarrhea and vomiting. The different viruses that cause gastroenteritis are rotavirus, adenoviruses, caliciviruses and astroviruses. The signs and symptoms of gastroenteritis may vary depending upon the individual. It is very important that your doctor makes the proper ... (Read All)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diet Guide

Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +0100

One in five Northern Americans has irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which makes it one of the most common disorders diagnosed today. Irritable bowel syndrome usually hits the person around age 20 and is more common among women than in men.

Irritable bowel syndrome is actually a disease, although doctors consider it a functional disorder. However, even though the syndrome can cause considerable pain and discomfort, it does not actually damage the digestive system.

Irritable bowel s... (Read All)

5000 Year-Old Medical Secret Unearthed!

Wed, 24 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100

When you get sick, you go to the doctor. And the doctor will, of course, prescribe medicines. You will go and buy medicines. You take them, and hopefully, you get well. This is how the health profession goes on nowadays â a cycle of diagnosis and prescription.If anyone were to give you herbs for medicine, you would probably say that that person was a quack.But nowadays, studies are being conducted to see if there are really is any merit to what is called natural medicine.Natural medicine is th... (Read All)

Acid Reflux and Heartburn Natural Remedies

Sun, 28 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Here is a list of natural remedies that you can use when you have acid reflux or heartburn. No need to use antacids, which have unwanted side effects and contain aluminum, which has been associated with senility and Alzheimerâs disease. Anise, peppermint, and lavender Hereâs a tea that you can make to help you with acid reflux or heartburn. It will help you reduce the amount of acid you have in your stomach. Mix together equal amounts of aniseed, peppermint and lavender. Make an infusion of ... (Read All)

Acid Reflux and Heartburn Natural Remedies Part II

Sun, 28 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100

If you have acid reflux or heartburn, using natural remedies to rebalance your stomach is what nature intended. Listed are four natural remedies that you can use to rebalance the acid in your stomach Cinnamon Cinnamon has many medicinal uses aside from being great for various pastries. It has an antiseptic effect and has been historically used for colds and fluâs. It has fighting power against Candida albicans and has the ability to settle acidic stomachs. Hereâs how to use cinnamon for an a... (Read All)

Home Treatment For Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Mon, 29 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Irritable Bowel syndrome is a common problem with the intestines. Doctor will likely to start listing a bunch of medications you can take to help control Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), when you visit your doctor to talk about it. However, you may want to seek out other therapy options, if you donât feel comfortable taking medication daily. You have the control over your Irritable bowel syndrome and ultimately make all decisions about what treatment you need. The great thing is that whether yo... (Read All)

Available Treatments Of Chrones Disease

Mon, 29 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Chrones disease is a disorder in which the bowel system becomes inflamed and damage is often done as a result. The exact reasoning is unclear as to why, but the body?s immune system seems to react abundantly to a portion of the digestive tract that is actually quite healthy. As the area is pumped with white blood cells in preparation to fight a nonexistent enemy, it becomes inflamed. This inflammation allows the tissue to become damaged as stool passes through the digestive system.

There... (Read All)

Indigestion ? Disruption Of The Entire Body System

Mon, 05 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Indigestion is mainly the sign given out by your body due to the excessive and fast eating. Consumption of high fat food does not gel well with your stomach which causes indigestion. The normal symptoms of indigestion are nausea, bloated feeling, burning sensation and heartburn. Indigestion affects in different form like acidity, stomach pain or aches or heartburn. These problems can be dealt by simple home cure remedies.

Home Remedies for Acidity

A spoonful of honey in any form ... (Read All)

Last articles from digestive Issues category on Health Top News

Reduce Acid Reflux or Heartburn by Strengthening the LES Valve

Get Heartburn, Indigestion and Ulcer Relief Using DGL

Eating Bran to Eliminate Constipation

The Most Common Bladder Infection Symptoms

All About Acid Reflux

Heartburn Cure! Tips To Mellow Down That Burning Heartburn Pain

Heartburn - An Acidic Indigestion To Be Forgotten

Prevent Constipation And Other Health Ailments With Papaya

Helping With Your Heartburn

The Beneficial Effects Of Vitamins On Your Digestive System

How Vitamins Assist The Digestive System

Enema Or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Constipation Managed With Intestinal Cleansing

Constipation Prevention And Natural Remedies

Learn About Gout And Simple Ways To Treat It

What You Should Know About Stomach Gas Problems

Hiatal Hernia - What Is It?

What Is Acid Reflux Or Gerd?

The Most Common Causes Of Acid Reflux Explained

Treating Acid Reflux The Natural Way

Colon ? Diseases Of The Colon

Say ânoâ to Constipation and Internal Discomfort

Fungal Defense Against Candida

Gastroenteritis Is A Serious Problem

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diet Guide

5000 Year-Old Medical Secret Unearthed!

Acid Reflux and Heartburn Natural Remedies

Acid Reflux and Heartburn Natural Remedies Part II

Home Treatment For Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Available Treatments Of Chrones Disease

Indigestion ? Disruption Of The Entire Body System

Say ânoâ to Constipation and Internal Discomfort