It is common knowledge that eating right and exercising are important to maintaining healthy body weight. But over the past few years, scientists and doctors have been conducting important research that has revealed a strong connection between inadequate sleep and being overweight. That’s right—when you don’t get enough sleep, it affects your weight. Lack of […]
The Centers for Disease Control recently released its biennial obesity report, which revealed that 41 percent of American women are now obese and the rate is steadily increasing. Obesity is second only to smoking as a cause of premature death in women, but it is a modifiable risk factor. September 25 is National Women’s Health […]
Diverticulitis (die-vur-tik-yoo-LIE-tis) is a condition that occurs when small pouches, called diverticula, form in the digestive tract and become inflamed or infected. Diverticula usually form in the colon as we age. The colon is the part of the large intestine that is responsible for removing waste from the body. As we age, the muscle in […]
Crohn’s Disease is an inflammatory condition that can affect any part of the GI tract, but most commonly affects the colon and/or small intestine. Although it is more common in men and women in their 20s and 30s, it can occur at any age, including late in life. Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloody stools, […]
Acid reflux (GERD) is the most common digestive condition affecting about 40 percent of the US population. Most people experience occasional heartburn, sometimes referred to as indigestion, usually after late or heavy meals or after drinking alcohol. Other common triggers, include acidic or spicy foods, consuming carbonated drinks or excess caffeine, chocolate and certain medications. […]
We hear it all the time: eat healthy foods, make informed choices, and don’t eat the junk. For some of us, those rules are more challenging to apply than for others. Eating healthy, nutritious foods is what keeps our digestive track working well. Many digestive problems can be prevented by eating a healthy and balanced […]
Celiac disease is an immune disorder where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. When people with celiac disease eat gluten, their body’s immune system responds by attempting to attack the small intestine. This leads to damage of the villi, which […]
