Category Archives: Digestion
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Bowel Movement: What Your Excretions Reveal
Posted on May 29, 2020 by Ela Gold in DigestionThe stool (medically: feces) is the excretion product of the digestive tract. Its nature, color, and smell may indicate diseases. It is a by-product of digestive processes in the intestine and consists of a large extent of water and the undigested residues of the food. The solid portions or dry weight of the feces are […]
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What’s Best for your Liver
Posted on June 26, 2020 by Ela Gold in DigestionIf there is an organ in the human body that shows true greatness, it is the liver. At about 1400 grams, it weighs about five times as much as the heart, so it’s a real heavyweight. And not just that! Despite the stresses caused by drugs, alcohol, fatty food, and sugar, the liver usually serves […]
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Hemorrhoids: Causes and Prevention
Posted on June 5, 2020 by Ela Gold in DigestionWhat are hemorrhoids? All human beings have hemorrhoid tissue. Hemorrhoid tissues are “cushions” of blood vessels that swell slightly during bowel movements. It has an important function: it closes the anal canal. During bowel movements, this swelling decreases. Thus, the stool can get out through the anal canal. After the bowel movement, the tissue swells […]
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Lifestyle tips for a healthy digestive System
Posted on December 29, 2012 by Ela in DigestionMany people take their digestive system for granted, not considering the factors that affect its efficiency until dysfunction arises. Whilst the body will always do its best to digest the food it is given, there are times when extra support and awareness may be needed. To promote a strong, healthy and efficient digestive system, we […]
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Constipation – everything you ever wanted to know…
Posted on May 8, 2020 by Ela Gold in DigestionIn the case of constipation, stool emptying is difficult, incomplete, or rare. Who doesn’t know this: You have finally arrived at your holiday destination, but your intestines are lagging behind. It simply takes a few days to change, to adapt to the suddenly relaxed rhythm, an unfamiliar diet, warmth, or heat, and the lack of […]
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Hemorrhoids – Does your bottom itch and burn?
Posted on November 24, 2020 by Ela Gold in Ailments, DigestionYou can get help for these uncomfortable symptoms. Let us explain how. Often enlarged hemorrhoids are the trigger. However, incorrect hygiene in the genital area can also be responsible for this. Itching: Soap and damp toilet paper can irritate the anus “Incorrect hygiene” does not mean that someone has not cleaned their buttocks thoroughly enough. […]
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (lBS)
Posted on January 3, 2013 by Ela in DigestionIBS is the most common gastrointestinal tract disorder, and it encompasses a wide umbrella of digestive system complaints that have a strong link to the nervous system. IBS occurs when the nonormal rhythmic muscular contractions of the digestive tract become irregular causing spasms, which interferes with food digestion and waste elimination. Poor elimination of metabolic […]
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Diverticulitis: Inflamed bowel diverticula
Posted on January 29, 2021 by Ela Gold in Ailments, DigestionIntestinal diverticula are protrusions of the intestinal mucosa in structurally weak points – such as vascular gaps in the intestinal wall. For lack of a better description they are small- sometimes large bulging sacs pushing outward from the colon wall. Diverticula in the intestine are usually harmless, but can cause severe discomfort if they become […]
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Bloating: Causes and Aids
Posted on May 15, 2020 by Ela Gold in DigestionAbdominal air is normal, but can be unpleasant and highly embarrassing sometimes. Flatulence: a taboo subject You just don’t talk about some things, such as flatulence. Even at the doctor, it is better to avoid it – understandable, but of course wrong. If you are constantly plagued by a bloated belly, feeling of fullness and […]
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Your Digestive Organ: The Intestines
Posted on May 22, 2020 by Ela Gold in DigestionMany people do not realize the importance of healthy digestion until the intestines cause discomfort. Whether cake, tomato, or medication, everything has to go through the intestines. An adult’s intestine is about eight meters long and its main task is to absorb everything we need in terms of nutrients from the food. The anatomy of […]
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