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Tagged as gastrointestinal distress

Why Do I Keep Farting?
Most of us make freeing little noises every day related to our digestive processes. But a toot out the rear can be more of an embarrassment than a relief. While there are ways to be discreet about occasionally passing gas, it’s considered flatulence if it happens too often. Healthline -states- that the average person passes gas between 5 and 15 times each day. But when it gets excessive or uncontrollable,...
December 19, 2024
How to Avoid a Nasty Stomach Bug Over the Holidays
It’s that time of year when "the stomach bug" runs rampant through families across the country. The dreaded stomach bug or what some call the flu is not technically the flu or even a bug at all. It’s most often a form of norovirus that targets the gastrointestinal tract. With diarrhea and vomiting, sometimes even severe versions of these, "the stomach bug" can quickly -ruin holiday plans. Here is how...
December 21, 2020
Do You Need Digestive Enzymes?
Digestive enzymes are extremely important for proper digestion and nutrition. We all need them, and most of us have them. But a lack of digestive enzymes can leave us feeling lousy. Let's take a closer look at why they’re so essential and how to determine -if you need them. Where do Digestive Enzymes Come From? - Digestive enzymes normally occur naturally in the body for most people and are an essential...
August 21, 2020
Here's Why E. Coli is Still a Problem
While some strains of -Escherichia coli- are harmless, approximately -265,000 people- are infected with a dangerous form of -E. coli- each year. And the consequences, for some, can be devastating. Although -E. coli- causes mild symptoms in most people, it can cause life-threatening complications in -5% to 10% -of the infected population. Some strains of -E. coli- are harmful to humans, causing gastrointestinal...
February 24, 2020