Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or more commonly GERD, is a common digestive disorder that affects the lower esophageal sphincter (or LES), which is the ring of muscle that lies between the esophagus and the stomach. We take a look into the most common symptoms of GERD.
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Any way you look at them, problems with the bowel are not pleasant. Common health problems associated with the bowel are irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) which share some features but are also different. Let’s take a closer look at the 13 key differences!
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Keeping a healthy balance of good bacteria in your gut is important to maintain overall health and keep cravings for sugary foods at bay. Let’s digest 12 facts about gut health and how it affects you.
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In a healthy digestive system, enzymes play a crucial role in helping to break down and absorb nutrients provided by the foods we eat. However, few people understand how these enzymes work and how they vary. We explore some important facts about digestive enzymes and how to maintain healthy digestion.
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GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a serious digestive disease that emerges when stomach acid—or even stomach content—makes its way back up into the esophagus. This action can result in the irritation of the lining of the esophagus and cause significant discomfort for the patient. It’s important to note that not everyone who experiences occasional […]
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Bee Pollen is essentially food made by honeybees in order to nourish young bees. This mixture of pollen collected by bees as they fly from flower to flower is considered a “super food” to many because it contains almost every single nutrient vital to human health—including folic acid and B-complex vitamins, protein and amino acids. […]
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