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Constipation is typically diagnosed when a person has less than three bowel movements a week, in addition to fecal material that is hard, lumpy, and dry in consistency. Stools are difficult to pass due to this consistency1. A good bowel regimen typically involves 1-2 soft, formed stools daily. Constipation can be an acute issue, or […]

In Crohn’s disease, maintaining an appropriate diet helps to keep the disease course stable and to prevent flares. The information in this article complements your knowledge of dietary factors that can positively affect your illness. This information is for stable patients with Crohn’s disease. Please note that the information in this article does not apply

The first step towards understanding diverticulosis is learning about the intestine’s form and function. The small intestine is a lengthy, thin piece of bowel that extends from the stomach to the colon (also known as the large intestine). The colon begins at the right lower abdomen. It runs the length of the abdomen, forming a

Background of Dietary Supplements Medicine and religion were connected in the ancient past. In most civilizations investigated, local priests provided medicinal care when citizens fell ill. Through trial and error, priests rapidly discovered that administering a potion prepared from animal parts, plants, tree bark, or herbs improved the condition of a large number of patients.

Let’s face it, everyone experiences diarrhea at some point in their lives. Diarrhea certainly varies in severity, be it one liquid stool per day, multiple soft, semi-formed stools every day, or constant, watery stools multiple times per day (and even per hour in severe cases). These liquid feces are primarily composed of water. The typical

Diverticulosis vs Diverticulitis? Diverticulosis is a relatively prevalent condition, often described as pouches or pockets of the colon (large intestine). A lifetime of insufficient fiber intake is frequently the leading cause of diverticulosis. A diet low in fiber, and high in processed foods leads to high pressures in the colon walls, which gradually develops balloon-like

Eosinophilic esophagitis is an allergic condition that is quite common, especially in Caucasian males. It is also called EoE or EE and can occur at any age. To understand this term, it is best to break down the definition of each word: Eosinophilic & Esophagitis. To understand eosinophils, we need to look at our blood

Inflammatory bowel disease is a chronic infection of the gastrointestinal tract. This wide term is used for a group of intestinal diseases that causes inflammation of the intestine. It has two types: Crohn’s Disease Ulcerative Colitis1 There is not much difference between these two, but if we observe keenly, we know that Crohn’s disease causes

Gastroparesis is delayed stomach emptying due to altered gastric motility.1 Usually, the stomach contracts three times per minute. Strong muscular contractions of the stomach help digest food and push it towards the small intestine. In gastroparesis, stomach motility is reduced and digestion and gastric emptying are delayed. Symptoms of gastroparesis can overlap with those of

Gastroparesis is a condition in which the stomach empties slower than usual. In delayed stomach emptying, you may feel sick, have abdominal pain, vomit, and feel full even after taking a small amount of food.1 Slowing the digestive process makes it difficult to get enough essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and calories. Gastroparesis can be