Nexium – my personal journey with heartburn and acid reflux

There has been a long and often painful journey for me and my family with a health condition that was sometimes passed off as being the result of bad habits or bad behavior. As far back as I can remember, my father was battling to find a way to treat what many doctors brushed off […]

Dealing With Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) characterized by inflammation and ulceration of the innermost lining of the large intestine. Unlike other forms of IBD, such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis is confined to the colon and rectum.  What are the Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis The symptoms of ulcerative colitis can […]

Coming to grips with IBS and GERD

Millions of people across the globe struggle with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and seek relief from its persistent and often debilitating symptoms. This article sheds some light on these conditions and the best ways of handling IBS and GERD, focusing on managing the symptoms and reducing the discomfort levels. Understanding […]

PERT for patients with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency

The pancreas is a small gland located in the abdomen that plays two critical roles in the body’s biochemistry. The one for which it is more widely known is as the producer of the hormones insulin and glucagon. These regulate the levels of sugar in the blood. When the production of insulin fails, it leads […]

Personal Story: Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome

My personal health challenges have taught me a few things over the past 20 years. I have twenty years of lived experience with menopause, symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and a wide range of treatment options I was offered.  While medical science hasn’t yet found a cure, let alone a specific cause for IBS, […]

Understanding the causes and symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Answering some basic questions can give a better understanding of the causes and symptoms of IBS. This short Q&A will address the most common questions about what causes IBS, focusing on the main symptoms and how specific lifestyle behaviors can worsen these symptoms. In a similar article, we deal with the most preferred treatments, both […]

Early prediction and treatment of Crohn’s Disease

Early prediction and treatment of Crohn’s disease is becoming increasingly possible, thanks to advanced research in both the US and Europe. An excellent collaboration between medical scientists in two of the top American university hospitals yields some important information and leads to hope that this often debilitating condition may be detected even before symptoms surface. […]

Manage Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) with lifestyle changes and exercise

Many people seek ways to manage bouts of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) with lifestyle changes and exercise in lieu of taking medications. Living with irritable bowel syndrome can be challenging. Still, implementing some reasonably simple strategies makes coping effectively and improving quality of life possible. We can only present a short guide to a few […]

April is IBS Awareness month

Each year in April, International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) promotes IBS Awareness Month. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders, affecting up to ten percent of people worldwide.  IBS is a functional disorder, which means that unlike inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, it […]

Frequently Asked Questions about Motilium

Frequently Asked Questions about Motilium The internet is full of frequently asked questions about Motilium. It is a popular drug for the treatment of common gastric problems that’s no longer available in the US. In this post, we’ll try to answer as many questions as we can. And, let you know that Motilium is in […]