Learn about the digestive system and the various issues that can effect a healthy elimination
Digestive issues are as individual as personalities. At Vitalis health promoting healthy digestion is our business.
Get up to date information about the prevention and causes of issues like constipation, haemorrhoids, bloating and issues like absorption, excretion and dysfunction…and so much more.
The 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 […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...If 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 […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...What 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 […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Many 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 […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...In 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 […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...You 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. […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...IBS 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 […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Intestinal 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 […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Abdominal 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 […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Many 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 […]