Your digestive tract does the amazing job of converting all the food you eat into nutrients that can be absorbed and used by your body while selectively filtering out harmful toxins, allergens, and microorganisms. It is aided in this very important task by a well-balanced ecosystem of approximately 500 species of friendly bacteria that help with digestion, regulation of hormones, and production of vitamins.
Frequent episodes of pain in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen that lasts for a few hours on eating fatty foods may be an indication that you have gallstones. In addition to abdominal pain, other symptoms include nausea, vomiting, indigestion, burping, diarrhea, dark urine, clay-colored stools, and indigestion.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about 790,000 Americans have a heart attack every year – that’s about one heart attack every 40 seconds! In the month of February when Valentine’s Day is celebrated all over the world, it’s also American Heart Month. Let’s look at 5 ways to love your heart.
Following a laparoscopic hernia surgery, you will be eager to return to your daily routine free from the anxiety and discomfort of having a hernia. Here are a few tips to ease your hernia recovery:
The New Year brings with it the opportunity for planting the seeds of habits that will pay rich dividends in terms of a good health, improved appearance, better mental clarity, and increased confidence. Here are a few habits worth considering
