Digestive health: what you should know

The Ayurvedic digestive types — knowing yours could transform your health, Knowing your Ayurvedic digestive type can transform your health. Dr. Sharon Stills, NMD reveals what your Ayurvedic digestive type tells you about what to eat — and what to avoid.

3 tips to reduce digestive bloating, Most women over 35 have problems with digestion – and bloating is the most common symptom. But conventional doctors aren’t much help. Today Dr. James gives us 3 tips to help ourselves make bloating disappear.

Digestive enzymes: the secret remedy for bloat and constipation, Painful (and embarrassing) digestive symptoms don’t just ruin your dinner plans they also damage your health. Here’s how digestive enzymes can help.

Here’s how this naturopathic doctor eliminates gas and bloating, I’m a naturopathic doctor, here are my top ways to eliminate gas and bloat by improving your digestion.

Don’t let your digestion get worse, Reviewed by Dr. Amber Hayden, DO How long has it been since your digestion has felt right? Are you at the point where gas, bloating, fatigue after meals, loose stools — and the anxiety that go with them — are starting to feel normal? Then you’re at a crucial crossroads. These symptoms are signs that […]

Could yeast be disturbing your digestion?, Reviewed by Dr. Sarika Arora, MD In this article What is a systemic yeast infection (candidiasis)? How digestive yeast infections affect your gut Healing systemic yeast through a yeast-free diet It is not uncommon for a woman to have miserable digestive symptoms that go on for years before she finally finds some real answers. From […]

What heartburn and IBS have in common, It’s one thing to have the occasional bout of heartburn or acid reflux. But if you’re finding yourself reaching for antacid medications on a regular basis, or being awakened in the night with a burning sensation in your chest, it may be time to look at your overall gut health for a larger GI tract […]

What are digestive enzymes?, Digestive enzymes are special proteins your body makes to help break down the foods you eat into smaller, absorbable nutrients. When digestive enzymes are in short supply, your body cannot fully digest or absorb nutrients in food. This can lead to uncomfortable digestive symptoms but it can also cause problems with overall health. If you […]

Testing digestive system function, There are times when changing your diet and taking steps to reestablish digestive balance aren’t enough to resolve your symptoms — perhaps you have a bacterial or parasitical infection that is complicating your imbalance, or you may have a long-term gastric dysfunction that has so far been hidden from view. Your healthcare practitioner can test […]

Stool testing for digestive problems, Many labs do not provide an effective stool analysis. Many women are frustrated when a conventional stool test comes back “normal” while they are suffering from chronic digestive problems. Fortunately, a more thorough test is often all that’s needed to explain these women’s gastrointestinal symptoms. Two different tests done by a select group of labs […]

pH balance in the body, What is pH balance in the body and why is it important? You may vaguely remember pH from biology class, but not realize how much the right pH balance in your body reduces health risks, including bone loss, heart attacks and Alzheimer’s disease. Do you know your pH? Unfortunately, our modern diets and lifestyles often […]

New and surprising benefits of probiotics, Reviewed by Dr. Mary James, ND Probiotics help many GI issues: Acute diarrheal infections Antibiotic-induced diarrhea Irritable bowel syndrome Lactose intolerance Chronic constipation Nutrient malabsorption Clostridium difficile colitis Helicobacter pylori infection Inflammatory bowel disease You may be seeing a lot of news about the power and benefits of probiotics. More and more people (and the […]

Your gut instincts:, In this article If you’ve got digestive problems you have lots of company How digestive health supports overall wellness Married for life: the intimate relationship between your GI tract and your immune system Nutrient absorption supports your “bioenergetic” activities When absorption goes wrong Improving nutrient absorption When you have that gut feeling If it goes […]

How to heal your digestive tract, Reviewed by Dr. Sarika Arora, MD Molly had been lactose-intolerant for many years before having children. Surprisingly, she went through two pregnancies completely able to digest dairy foods, and thought she’d overcome whatever the problem was — until faced with a newborn who had nursing difficulties, a two-year-old, and a full-time job. Suddenly it seemed […]

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is extremely common among women. IBS can completely rule your life because you feel you have to plan your days and nights so you can always be close to a bathroom. IBS is poorly understood by many general practitioners who may offer medicines to quell the symptoms without solving the […]

How to get rid of acid reflux naturally, We’ve all experienced occasional acid reflux and heartburn after a big meal — that’s normal. But when it happens again and again, it could be a sign that it is something much more serious than just painful digestion. Symptoms of acid reflux Burning pain in your chest (heartburn) or upper abdomen Irritation in your throat […]

How to balance your gut flora to reduce your symptoms, Reviewed by Dr. Mary James, ND Are you so are overwhelmed by your digestive symptoms that you don’t know what to do? Gastrointestinal distress is more than twice as common in women as men, and women often have it worse because of complicating factors like menstruation, fibromyalgia, migraines and heartburn. While diet is important to […]

Herbs for digestion, Reviewed by Dr. Mary James, ND To learn more about the intricate connections between emotions and our digestion, see our other articles on GI health: Digestion — cornerstone of health Irritable bowel syndrome Long before Pepcid®, Alka-Seltzer®, TUMS® or Pepto-Bismol® hit the shelves of your local “apothecary,” people everywhere regularly turned to the plants that […]

Why everyone is talking about gluten and celiac disease, In this article The gluten spectrum — from sensitivities to celiac disease and beyond The inside story — gluten sensitivity and what’s going on in the body Real help for gluten-sensitive women — the Women’s Health Network approach Looking beyond labels When it comes to gluten sensitivities, the new research shows they can have serious […]

Is there gluten in…?, Take our quick quiz to see where gluten could be hiding Going without gluten can be tricky, even if you’ve cut out your favorite breads, baked goods and pastas made from wheat, barley or rye. That’s because you may not realize how gluten can be hidden in many of our favorite foods. Take our quick […]

5 easy steps to go gluten-free, Lately going gluten-free is all the rage. Basic foods are boasting “gluten-free” labels in the grocery store, gluten-free bakeries are popping up in many cities, pizzerias are perfecting gluten-free crusts, and neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter’s book Grain Brain was on international bestseller lists for months! What’s going on? You may have heard that gluten is […]

The elimination diet, If you have digestive symptoms, certain foods you eat regularly may be to blame. An elimination diet will help you pinpoint troublesome foods by giving you the information you need to avoid dietary culprits and allow your gut to heal. The elimination diet is simple in concept and you can do it on your own. […]