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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.

What is Crohn Disease?

by Aimee Amodio

14 Jul 2007 07:21 PM

Crohn disease is a chronic disorder that affects the digestive system. Portions of the large intestine (the colon) and the small intestine (the ileum) are abnormally inflamed. The inflamed areas become thick and swollen, and ulcers can develop.

Acidophilus

by Aimee Amodio

08 Jul 2007 08:37 AM

Health confession time: I have trouble with dairy products. When I was a baby, I was seriously lactose intolerant; though I've grown out of it to some extent, I still have trouble from time to time. My aunt -- who is a nurse -- came to my rescue one day when she recommended I take acidophilus.

What Are Probiotics?

by Aimee Amodio

07 Jul 2007 06:33 AM

You've probably heard of antibiotics -- the medications we use to fight off infections and illness. But do you know about probiotics? Probiotics are a supplement form of microflora -- the good bacteria in our bodies.

Halt Heartburn With Three Lifestyle Changes

by Aimee Amodio

17 Apr 2007 12:37 PM

Are you ready to beat heartburn? Recurring heartburn can disrupt your eating habits AND your sleeping habits. Believe it or not, food isn't generally the cause of recurring heartburn.

What Is Diverticulitis?

by Aimee Amodio

15 Feb 2007 01:26 PM

Your colon is a part of your large intestine. When pouches in the colon called diverticula become infected or inflamed, you have diverticulitis. This condition can be very painful, and is thought to be the result of a diet that is too low in fiber.

What Is Celiac Disease?

by Aimee Amodio

26 Jan 2007 05:40 PM

A relatively recent acquaintance of mine took me out to lunch, and was very excited to see that we were near a P.F. Chang's restaurant -- because they offer a gluten free menu. My friend has celiac disease, also known as gluten-sensitive enteropathy, celiac sprue, or simply wheat allergy.

Heartburn

by Aimee Amodio

11 Nov 2006 10:28 AM

Heartburn isn't really about your heart. It is a common condition of the stomach and esophagus -- more than sixty million Americans experience heartburn symptoms at least once a month. Heartburn is also known as acid indigestion.

Quick Household Remedies for Stomach Problems

by Aimee Amodio

24 Aug 2006 02:18 PM

You don't always have to turn to the drug store when you've eaten something that doesn't agree with you. There are plenty of things around the house that can help ease an upset stomach! Feeling nauseated? Having a bout of indigestion? Try this: Sip ginger ale.

Aromatherapy for Appetite Loss

by Aimee Amodio

16 Jun 2006 06:49 AM

You may lose your appetite for any number of reasons: an illness, stress, depression, or even as a side effect of some prescription and over-the-counter drugs! For me, I tend to have no appetite when I'm really depressed.



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