Bloating: “Meteorism” is the medical word for this condition. However, we are all familiar with the phrase “bloating” and its associated symptoms. Your stomach (abdomen) is where bloating happens. It occurs when gas or air enters your gastrointestinal (GI) tract due to medical conditions, lifestyle choices, or food intake. The mouth and the anus (bottom) … Read more

You may have heard that everyone should drink eight glasses of water a day. Though acceptable, the counsel disregards the unique demands of each person, including their surroundings, activity level, and health. Water makes up as much as 60% of our bodies. Even as we breathe, we continuously lose water through our skin, urine, feces, … Read more

Bad posture, strained muscles, or other medical disorders frequently cause back discomfort, which affects millions of people worldwide. Although there are many therapies available, yoga has proven to be a very successful and all-natural way to reduce back pain. Yoga provides a holistic approach to back pain management by incorporating gentle stretches, strengthening exercises, and … Read more

You might be wondering, “Would anyone need help farting?” I mean, we are mostly concerned with keeping our farts in to avoid embarrassment, especially in public. Also, it isn’t polite to pollute the air around people. So, what’s so special about learning how to make yourself fart on command? Farting is a natural process, and … Read more

Diarrhea, often dismissed as a mere inconvenience, is a serious digestive condition that can disrupt daily life. Diabetes, known scientifically as diabetes mellitus, is a metabolic condition that affects blood sugar levels. But what happens when these two conditions intersect? Does insulin cause diarrhea? The relationship between type 1 or type 2 diabetes and diarrhea … Read more

We all want a healthy life. You may have heard from a friend or seen online that colon cleansing helps clean out the bowels to improve your health. The colon is a component of our digestive system that plays a pivotal role in digestion and overall health. It’s no wonder that people are increasingly interested in colon … Read more

Is a colon cleanse safe? Here are the facts. Photo: Ba Le Ho Whether you’re preparing for a medical procedure or seeking to improve your digestive health, you might ask yourself, “Is a colon cleanse safe?” The answer depends on the type of cleanse you’re considering. The term colon cleanse can refer to colon hydrotherapy, also … Read more

Kombucha is famous thanks to its widely promoted health benefits – and bubbly deliciousness! Thanks to growing evidence that they’re rich in probiotics[1] with vitamins for gut health, fermented foods and drinks like kombucha are getting much more attention. Kombucha, for example, went from $1 million in sales in 2014 to $1.8 billion in 2019.[2] It’s easy to find nowadays … Read more