According to new research, chewing may play a more complex role in the digestion process and weight control as it appears to impact nutrient absorption and feelings of satiety or fullness.
There is new evidence that stimulation of an acupoint in the wrists can help reduce nausea symptoms which affect up to 80 percent of the people who receive general anesthesia.
If your diet includes large amounts of red and processed meats, then you could be a higher risk for a host of heart troubles, but now research indicates you could be closer to death! Be sure to check out this startling discovery…
Broccoli sprouts may prevent stomach cancer by eliminating Helicobacter Pylori, a leading cause of stomach ulcers and other serious conditions.
While several studies have pointed to a possible connection between poor sleep habits and weight gain, scientists have identified a hormone that stimulates appetite and is affected when people do not sleep properly.
A yogurt designed to provide cost-effective treatment for H. pylori, a bacteria that causes stomach ulcers, was developed by Japanese doctors and may soon be available in the U.S.
Many dieticians already say that eating meals with a low glycemic index is healthier because it causes a decreased appetite and lower blood sugar, but now scientists may have found out how it works inside the stomach.
Making changes to your diet or lifestyle may help lessen the symptoms of digestion problems, experts from Baylor University Medical Center suggest.
Within the past year, more than 200 new food products have emerged in grocery stores around the country containing probiotics, the good bacteria that has been shown to improve a person’s digestive health, according to a study.
Stress can take a toll on both your mental and physical health&emdasy;and can even cause tummy troubles. To help with an upset stomach, bloating or irritable bowel symptoms, Anne Nedrow, M.D., recommends the use of a hot water bottle to…
If you’ve switched to soy milk because of problems digesting cow milk—you might enjoy an added benefit besides fewer stomach troubles. New research suggests drinking several glasses of soy milk daily may be just as helpful for shedding pounds as…
A natural remedy utilized for centuries, ginger continues to provide digestive relief for a number of Americans.
If you frequently experience constipation… gas… bloating… indigestion… and persistent fatigue, there’s a chance that the undigested foods in your colon have attracted parasites!
And this isn’t just a problem in developing countries! Recent medical studies suggest about 85 percent of…
Bacteria that naturally live in the human gut shows promise for helping fight colon cancer and inflammatory bowel disease, new research suggests.
More than 30 percent of Americans suffer from chronic abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea or heartburn—all symptoms of a disorder called irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). But new findings show simply getting your body moving can help alleviate your worst tummy…
