Relieving Indigestion the Natural Way

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.

Tummy Troubles? Maybe It's Time for a New Approach: Herbal Blends

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.

Understanding Acid Reflux

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?

Best Treatments for Diarrhea

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.

The Lowdown on your Slowdown: Constipation Causes and Cures

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!

Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Suffer No More!

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 . . .

How to Prevent and Treat Nausea

Do you remember the last time you had the stomach flu? If the exact time or date isn’t precise in your mind, the feeling you had in the pit of your stomach is most likely clear as a bell. You may have had that same feeling if you’ve ever been on a small boat in a large sea, or even an enormous boat in an ocean. I recently got back from a cruise along the Mexican Riviera and had a queasy feeling one night due to some choppy seas. It wasn’t exactly the most fun part of my vacation!

Stop Diverticulitis from Putting a Damper on Your Digestion

Do you often experience belly pain? Are you constantly battling bloating and gas, or nausea? Have you simply lost your appetite as of late? While these symptoms seem to be consistent with a number of digestive complications, they may actually be a signal of diverticulitis. What exactly is diverticulitis? What causes it? How is it treated? Let’s take a look at this condition that can put a damper on your digestion.

Fight Bloating with These Natural Remedies

Ugh . . . you know the feeling, right? That full, gassy, uncomfortable (and sometimes painful) feeling of being bloated? Well, you’re certainly not alone in this one! Bloating affects millions of people every day and can be caused by a number of things including menstruation, overeating, or constipation. So what can you do, aside from poking a hole in your gut to release all that pressure? Keep reading for some natural remedies that will help you get relief – and fast!

A Change in Bowel Movements: What it Might Mean