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Illustration of the colon, large intesitine, small intestine and colon in the body with a pain icon above.
August 30, 2023/Digestive

8 Signs That Irritable Bowel Syndrome’s Causing Your Digestive Troubles

Symptoms of IBS usually include abdominal pain, coupled with bloating and more

Person sleeping in a bed using a wedge pillow.
August 16, 2023/Digestive

Will a Wedge Pillow Help My Acid Reflux?

For some lucky people, these pillows can eliminate the need for medications or surgery

Hernia presenting from the intestines breaching the muscular wall of the stomach showed via a diagram on a person's body.
August 16, 2023/Digestive

Can a Hernia Heal Itself Without Surgery?

Hernias don’t go away on their own, but they don’t always require surgery either

Magnifying glass looking microbes in intestines
July 31, 2023/Digestive

Gut Check: Fun Facts About Your Digestive System

Your gut never really stops working — and that’s not even the most incredible thing about it

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person clutching chest
July 3, 2023/Digestive

Can Gas Cause Chest Pain?

When it can’t pass down south, gas can definitely travel — and get trapped — up north

spoonful of fiber added to a glass of water
June 29, 2023/Digestive

How Do I Choose the Best Fiber Supplement?

In a world of confusing choices, your healthcare provider can be your best resource

woman holding lower abdomen in discomfort
June 16, 2023/Women's Health

How Uterine Fibroids Affect Your Digestive System

Depending on size and location, they can affect your rectum, stomach, bladder and kidneys

Foods for diarrhea, commonly known as BRAT
June 16, 2023/Digestive

What To Eat When You Have Diarrhea

Keep the menu plain and simple and make sure you stay hydrated

Person eating banana after exercising while sitting cross-legged on floor mat with towel around neck.
June 8, 2023/Digestive

Why Do I Get Hunger Pangs?

Hunger is the obvious cause, but food quality, and lack of protein and water are also key

berries, fruit and vegetables with fiber
June 1, 2023/Digestive

What To Eat (and Avoid) When You Have an Upset Stomach

Different symptoms call for different menus

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