Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder that leads to abdominal pain and cramping, changes in bowel movements, and other symptoms.IBS is not the same as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. In IBS, the structure of the bowel is not abnormal. About 1 in 6 people in the U.S. have [...]...

Our intestine is commonly referred to as the “colon”. This is where the bulk of the foods that we eat are absorbed by the body for distribution in the cells. This is also the place where the rest of the substances are temporarily kept before being eliminated from the body. With that certain function alone, [...]...

Colon cleansing has become fad in the health market and is actually a talk of the neighborhood! The reason why colon cleansing has become a mainstream method of practicing a healthy lifestyle is because of the numerous benefits that it can give to a person. But before we delve into the benefits of colon cleansing, [...]...

Our intestinal tract is a place where many toxins and harmful substances are trapped! Although we may think that the insides of our body are supposed to be sterile and free from any bacteria, the intestines is actually an exception. The truth is, our gastrointestinal tract—that is the tube from our mouth to the anus—is [...]...

Our colon can be a magnet of all the things that we eat—that’s why it serves as a double edge. Why? IT may be of benefit if we live a nutritious lifestyle i.e. balanced diet, eating nutritious foods, etc… however, it can be very detrimental if we are the type of person who lives in [...]...