Almost everyone has an encounter with constipation or diarrhea at some time, even though the disorder is usually related to the diet and not serious. If medication is needed, it can usually be purchased without a prescription, but on occasion … read more…
The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. They are located just below the rib cage, one on each side of your spine. Your kidneys, ureters, and bladder are part of your urinary tract. There are four … read more…
We hear a lot lately about probiotics, but what are they and do they help us? Living in our intestines (gut) are many and diverse microorganisms including bacteria. Some are good, some detrimental (known as good and bad bacteria). In … read more…
The principal function of the large intestine (colon) is to complete digestion by removing excess water from food wastes passing into it from the small intestine. If food passes through the large intestine too quickly for water to be absorbed, … read more…
Heartburn, also called acid indigestion, is a frequent complaint and almost everyone has it occasionally. Most of the time the cause will be from overeating or eating something that irritates the digestive canal, where a simple antacid is all that’s … read more…