Gastrointestinal Issues

This article contains additional reporting by   Jennifer Chesak . Does dairy cause inflammation? The short answer is maybe. Perhaps you're on the fence about whether you should skip dairy foods in...

Heartburn isn't a symptom to brush off. It can be indicative of GERD, a chronic condition that may damage the esophagus over time. Luckily, for many patients, it is possible to cure GERD permanently...

These days, everyone’s talking about the liver. Phrases like “10-day detox” and “liver cleanse” get thrown around frequently. The liver is an extremely important organ, but how do you cleanse your l...

This article contains additional reporting by Angela Myers. Probiotic supplements can help keep your gut — and your entire body — healthy. But timing can impact how beneficial probiotics are. So w...

If you have diverticulitis, you know how painful flare-ups can be. However, your nutrition choices can help you tame these unpleasant attacks, and keep them from ever coming back. Here’s how to effe...

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a digestive condition where there is too much bacteria in your small intestine, triggering symptoms including painful bloating and stomach distention,...

We’re not going to sugarcoat it: Ulcerative colitis (UC) can be erratic and hard to manage. But some natural remedies for colitis can help. This inflammatory bowel disease is an autoimmune disea...

Hormonal misfiring, or imbalances, can lead to health issues like insomnia, fatigue, weight gain, and more. Read on to discover 10 signs you're experiencing a hormonal imbalance—and how to treat hor...

Most of us feel bloated from time to time. But if you've been asking yourself, "why am I always bloated?", there may be a bigger issue at play. Here are several reasons you may feel bloated 24/7. H...

Gut health is an exciting, emerging field in medicine. With the ever-increasing wealth of information on what makes our microbiomes tick, it can be difficult to know what, exactly, you should adopt...