Certain foods and drinks can relax the muscle too much, causing the acid to drift up into the esophagus. This reflux creates the burning sensation—heartburn—that runs from your breastbone up...
The word “bacteria” has a bad rap, conjuring up images of infection or illness. But did you know that good bacteria in your body actually helps keep you healthy? These...
Do digestion problems have you writhing in pain after most meals? It's possible you have irritable bowel syndrome or IBS. Consider these diet hacks to help manage the symptoms.
If you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, your physician may recommend a low FODMAP diet to identify foods that contribute to your digestive problems. Here's how a FODMAP diet can...
Heartburn by itself is fairly easy to understand, being simply a painful burning in chest or throat due to acid from the stomach that moves upward into the esophagus.
Being sick is awful. Being sick on vacation is even worse. No matter where you travel in the world, there are health risks involved in travel, and precautions you should...
It's not something we like to talk about, but constipation happens—to some people more than others. Here are four of the top causes for constipation and tips for preventing it.
As many as 1.4 million Americans suffer from uncomfortable abdominal cramping and diarrhea that come with ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. These conditions, collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)...
