March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month!
March is Colon Cancer Awareness month. With thousands of Americans affected every year, it’s time to get screened for colon cancer.
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What is Lactose Intolerance?
What Causes Lactose Intolerance?
It’s estimated that over 40 million Americans are lactose intolerant. Lactose intolerance is a dietary condition that affects the way people digest dairy products. It varies in severity from person to person, and can mean that a bowl of cereal can either be a healthy start to the day, or a visit to the hospital.
Heartburn Triggers
Foods That Trigger Heartburn
Almost everyone has experienced pain and discomfort in your chest after eating certain foods, which is known as heartburn. Heartburn is an irritation of the esophagus that is caused by stomach acid. In spite of the name, heartburn actually has nothing to do with the heart. It usually creates a burning discomfort in the upper abdomen or below the breastbone.Though the triggers of heartburn vary from person to person, certain foods are usually universally problematic:
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Best High Fiber Foods for Digestion
Fiber is the most important thing when it comes to a diet for healthy digestion. It’s suggested that women get about 25 grams a day, while men need around 35. However, studies show that Americans get only 50 percent of the recommended daily fiber they should. Looking to increase your fiber intake? Here are a few fiber-rich foods that will make your gut happy:
Best Diets for People with IBS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is an uncomfortable digestive condition that affects about 15 percent of the population. It can cause abdominal pain, bowel problems, diarrhea and chronic constipation.
Although there is no simple solution for treating IBS, the following diets have been proven to help people with the digestive disorder:
Facts about Colorectal Cancer
March is Colorectal cancer awareness month. Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, with more than 50,000 Americans dying from the cancer each year. Here are a few important facts to know about colorectal cancer:
Facts About Probiotic Supplements
Probiotics are live bacteria that are good for your digestive system. The most common forms of bacteria that are present in the gastrointestinal tract, L. acidophilus and Bifidobacteria bifidum, can cause digestion issues, headaches and irritability if there are not enough present.
To properly balance bacteria, you can consume foods and supplements that include “good bacteria”.
Home Treatment for Hemorrhoids
Many people find hemorrhoids somewhat embarrassing and prefer to treat them from the comfort of their own home. Luckily, a majority of the time, hemorrhoids are easily treated using the following home remedies:
Causes, Symptoms and Treatment for Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are itchy, swollen veins in the anal canal. Though the condition can be painful and frustrating, it’s usually treatable and not serious.
Hepatitis C Treatment in Chicago, IL
We are happy to report, Digestive Health Services, along with University of Chicago and Northwestern, have completed one of several clinical studies that has lead to FDA approval for the latest treatment for Hepatitis C infected patients. The new drug, Harvoni, a combination of Sofosbuvir and Ledipasvir, provides an amazing 90-100% cure rate of HCV infections, with minimal adverse events. There are many additional new therapies and advancements in the treatment of HCV, that will be approved soon.
