_health   advice

Recent Health Blog | Digestive Health Posts

Four Tips for Settling a Nervous Stomach

by Aimee Amodio

28 Oct 2009 03:33 PM

When my dogs have an upset stomach, I know just what to do: cook up a pot of white rice, mix it with some chicken broth, and serve it up. But when I'm dealing with my own nervous stomach, the solution isn't quite so easy. A "nervous stomach" is often a symptom of stress...

Tame that Bloated Belly

by Aimee Amodio

22 Jul 2009 03:19 PM

How's your belly today? If you're feeling a bit bloated, you're not alone. There are a few different causes for bloating -- like PMS, constipation, or gas -- but the most common cause is simply a slow digestive system.

Home Remedies for Nausea

by Aimee Amodio

28 Jun 2009 05:37 PM

The last time I was on antibiotics, I was very sensitive to sunlight. This time around, I'm having a hard time with nausea. It's been bad enough that I actually did end up throwing up. Yuck! Everyone I've mentioned this to had a different remedy for me to try.

Tips for Curbing Belching

by Aimee Amodio

16 Feb 2009 04:07 PM

The average digestive system carries an average of one cup of air (or less) during the day. However, the amount of air in the digestive system can shoot up while eating, drinking, and swallowing. The body is always looking to vent excess air -- and that's one reason why we burp.

Wheat Allergy vs. Gluten Allergy

by Aimee Amodio

06 Feb 2009 10:57 AM

I sometimes use the two terms interchangeably when explaining it: "My roommate has a gluten allergy -- he's allergic to wheat." But the two really aren't the same thing.

Other Treatment Options For Gallstones

by Aimee Amodio

07 Nov 2007 02:33 PM

There are other treatments for gallstones and gallbladder disease, but they are not widely available. Experts don't know as much about the effectiveness of other treatments as compared to laparoscopic and open surgery.

Gallbladder Surgery

by Aimee Amodio

06 Nov 2007 02:30 PM

Gallbladder removal is the most popular treatment for gallstones that cause moderate to severe pain and/or other symptoms. Very occasionally, surgery may be done to prevent complications from gallstones, like duct blockage.

Gallstones: Treatment and Prevention

by Aimee Amodio

05 Nov 2007 02:30 PM

Out of all the people who develop gallstones, only between one and four percent of them develop symptoms.

Gallstones: Symptoms

by Aimee Amodio

04 Nov 2007 08:25 PM

The most common symptom of gallstones is pain. The pain may appear in the stomach or higher up under the ribs on the upper right side of the abdomen (known as the epigastric area). Gallstone pain can develop suddenly and spread into the upper back or under the shoulder blades.

Gallbladder Disease Overview

by Aimee Amodio

02 Nov 2007 11:21 AM

My brother and I were still in grammar school when my mom was diagnosed with gallbladder disease. Suddenly, the family diet involved a lot of baked chicken and a lot less salt. Diet and medication kept her gallbladder in check for a number of years; eventually she had to have it removed.



Recent Blog Comments
 
lucy10 says...

"Easiest way to remove your unwanted hair is Electrolysis hair removal."

In Adventures in Hair Removal: Nair

Dale Harcombe says...

"Good points Aimee"

In How to Say No

Aimee Amodio says...

"Glad to help confirm your decision, Dale!"

In Saying No Can Be Good for Your Health (and Sanity)


Signup for our free community and join the conversation with 450,265 registered users active members!
Username
Password
Email
Birth Date
Gender Female Male
Agree to terms of use.
Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe | Blog For Us! | Be a Moderator! | Advertise with Us | Help