The Importance Of Oral Health On Digestion

The Importance Of Oral Health On Digestion How can there be a strong correlation between oral health and diet-related conditions such as indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or simply gas and bloating? Although we all have the choice to eat the foods that are most appealing to us, our selection becomes limited with the condition.. read more →

How Is H.Pylori Related To My Stomach Ulcer?

How Is H.Pylori Related To My Stomach Ulcer? Helicobacter Pylori is a bacterium that seems to be connected to 90% of peptic ulcers (stomach ulcers).  It is unclear if the bacterium is at the root cause of the ulcer or if it has an affinity to a certain stomach environment that produces ulcers.  In either.. read more →

Parasites Can Cause Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Parasites Can Cause Irritable Bowel Syndrome Parasites are any organism that has invaded and developed a non-mutual (parasitic) relationship with another organism of a different species, known as the “host”.  The parasite lives at the host’s expense, weakening its system and interfering with it’s health.  The parasite can then thrive increasing its fitness and rate of.. read more →

Stress is Linked to Stomach Pain, Gas and Bloating

Stress is Linked to Stomach Pain, Gas and Bloating In today’s fast-paced world it is inevitable that we will have to deal with unwanted stress.  Small amounts of stress are necessary for our optimal function, but too much could be the primary cause of most disease! Types of Stress: Physical Stress: exercise or hard labor.. read more →

Genetically Modified Food and the Gut Connection

Genetically Modified Food and the Gut Connection Scientists are just starting to come out with the studies showing GMF (Genetically Modified Food) or GMO’s (Genetically Modified Organisms) can have a drastic effect on the health of our society. This includes everyone that consumes these foods, including our children, parents, friends and ourselves. Worse is that these.. read more →

What Causes Constipation?

What Causes Constipation? This question comes up all to often in this day in age, as people find themselves gassy, bloated and irritable. Today, people are pushing themselves beyond there means, have an extremely stressful lifestyle, and tend to forget to take care of themselves by eating whole nutrient dense foods. The most convenient option.. read more →

Prevent Stomach Aches After Eating

Prevent Stomach Aches After Eating That white pasta covered in cheese looks great, doesn’t it? How about that fat, juicy cheeseburger? Or maybe you’re in the mood for chocolate – and you’re craving lots of it! The problem occurs when after what you thought a great meal looked like and what seemed to be very.. read more →

What is a Stomach Ulcer?

What is a Stomach Ulcer?  Do you have a deep pain in your stomach that doesn’t seem to go away? Is it constantly in the background, making you aware of every bite of food you take? Have you lost your appetite and experienced recent drop in weight? When your stress levels are higher do you.. read more →

Why is My Stomach Bloated?

Why is My Stomach Bloated? There can be many factors related to why you have stomach bloating…. Taking into consideration your dietary choices leading up to your symptoms and sometimes even days before is always a great place to start. Unfortunately for many people this connection is not made, until it is too late. A.. read more →

Why Do I Feel Bloated?

Why Do I Feel Bloated? There are many reasons that can lead you to feel bloated. However in this article we are going to be a bit specific and look at a condition that could be contributing to your bloating symptoms. This condition is candidiasis, or more commonly called candida overgrowth. In this condition, people begin.. read more →