To understand the role that food plays to gut health, it’s good to have some understanding of the digestive system and its processes. Your gut refers to the stomach or belly area, but really it’s more involved than that, when a discussion concerning gut health ensues. In this case, the word gut and the digestive system are interchangeable. The gut is quite involved and includes several organs and body parts that aid digestion, the first of which is the mouth. Your mouth is the beginning of ... [Read More]
Digestive Health
How Alcohol Affects Your Digestive System
Here’s a toast to those who either drink in moderation or don’t drink at all. By drinking, of course, we’re talking about the consumption of alcoholic beverages. Why does it matter? Because consuming alcohol can damage your digestive system and can increase your risk of cancer and liver disease. How Your Digestive System Processes Alcohol Your digestive system includes more than just your stomach and intestines. It also includes your mouth, throat, esophagus, liver, pancreas, and anus. Each ... [Read More]
THE STAGES OF STOMACH CANCER
Stomach cancer is a relatively rare but nonetheless serious disease that needs to be treated as soon as possible. Before treatment can start, however, the severity of the cancer – namely whether it has spread and, if so, to what extent – must be assigned a numerical “stage” by the patient’s gastroenterologist or oncologist. This way, the patient can receive the optimal course of treatment. The earliest stage of stomach cancer is stage 0, when the cancer has not spread to other organs. From ... [Read More]
Can Exercise Improve Gut Health?
You probably are aware that a healthy diet can improve your gut health, but increasingly, researchers are finding that exercise also exerts a positive influence on our digestive systems. The microbiome and your gut From bacteria to fungi, there is a lot to learn about how our so-called intestinal microbiome influences our health – and how our own lifestyle affects the health of the microbiome. Among other things, the microbiome helps determine our how much weight we gain and lose, the level ... [Read More]
Simple Methods for Improving Your Digestion
Digestive problems such as constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, bloating, abdominal pain, and acid reflux (heartburn) are very common, yet usually treatable and preventable with basic care. Most digestive problems are related to our lifestyle, the foods we eat and life stresses. Make the right choices and it will help your body will stay on track. Here are some simple methods you can use to improve your digestion. Eat Fruits and veggies A variety of fruits and vegetables provide your body with ... [Read More]
