It only takes 2 -3 seconds for food to reach your stomach. Digestion starts in the stomach, but it mixes with the digestives juices in the small intestine. There the nutrients are absorbed and the waste goes to the colon. Your stomach is the size of your fist. Do you...
Prebiotics to Pair with Your Probiotic In order to get the most out of your probiotics, it is important to maintain a high fiber, balanced diet to optimize beneficial bacteria growth. Here are a few food types to consider: Bananas Legumes Oats Lentils Greens Kimchi...
I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) What can I do at home? Probiotics – probiotics contain living organisms (Yeast). These are the good bacteria that helps digestion. Add these to milk or yogurt. Licorice – “grandmaw” advice. There is no scientific effect but some...
IBD is not IBS IBS is Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Many people have this common problem. These conditions will last no longer than 2-3 weeks, then your body regulates and you go back to normal. Example: drinking water from another country. IBD is Inflammatory Bowel...
Hepatitis C deaths hit all-time high in the United States According to the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) announced Hepatitis C related deaths hit an all-time high in 2014. Hepatitis C is a viral disease that causes liver inflammation. If left...
