Published: April 03, 2008
Are you forever plagued by tummy troubles? I suffered with an angry tum for years, and finally after a decade of discomfort and pain I was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Here’s the good news - you don’t have to suffer any longer! April is IBS Awareness Month so let's take a close look at how to relieve your symptoms and pain. Let’s take a look . . .
Published: March 20, 2008
If you’ve ever been constipated, you know it’s not the most pleasant experience. Regardless of whether your plumbing problem was due to a certain dietary choice (too much cheese, anyone?), a medication you started taking or perhaps pregnancy, it doesn’t change the fact that constipation is an inconvenience, uncomfortable and sometimes downright painful!
Published: March 18, 2008
You may have experienced some form of heartburn from time to time – maybe from a trip to your favorite Mexican restaurant or simply by over-indulging in greasy chips or French fries. But has heartburn become a major part of your life – to the point of excruciating pain and burning in your throat and esophagus on a daily basis? Do you experience such pain even if you avoid those “trigger” foods or beverages that usually cause it?
Published: March 18, 2008
At some point in your life, you may have had the unfortunate experience of having diarrhea. Whether it’s due to a stomach bug, a sensitive tummy, food poisoning or any other number of factors, you know having the runs is never a pleasant experience. And since it’s not a topic you’re likely to discuss regularly, you may not even know a lot about its causes or how to treat it effectively.
Published: March 11, 2008
Have you ever had just one too many helpings at the dinner table and regretted it later? It’s certainly understandable - sometimes mom’s cooking is just too good to pass up! Perhaps you’ve been out to eat and the dessert menu is just calling out to you “pick me, pick me” and even though you’re stuffed to the brim you order a piece of cheesecake. It may have sounded like a good idea at the time, but in an hour’s time you may have been cursing your decision when you feel full and bloated, and maybe even a bit nauseous.
Published: February 26, 2008
We’ve all seen those television and magazine advertisements for a cure for indigestion. Some products promise immediate relief while others pledge long-lasting benefits. Some you take once a day, others up to five times a day. Some are liquids, others are in pill form. And if you have ever suffered from indigestion, you may have even tried one (or ten) of these products.
