Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS is a group of symptoms that include abdominal pain and cramping, bloating, and chronic diarrhea or constipation or a combination of both. Researchers are unsure of the cause of IBS, but it is possible that the muscles and nerves in the colon (large intestine) are extra sensitive, and the muscles […]
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Constipation is medically defined as having less than three bowel movements per week, but everyone is different so it is sometimes hard to determine. Most individuals have one bowel movement a day, and consider themselves to be suffering from constipation if they go two or three without one. When you are afflicted with constipation, you […]
It’s a subject that no one talks about, yet it’s a condition that affects many people on a daily basis. Many healthy people experience the abdominal pain and the bloated feeling that constipation causes. You may even experience headaches. Instead of taking over-the-counter medicines to treat this problem, you can use some natural treatments to […]
It is known that you need fiber in your diet. Most people know that fiber is healthy and can come from fruits and vegetables. What is not so well known is how much fiber is needed per day to maintain optimal health, and in very easy ways. According to the Institute of Medicine, women under […]
While running is supposed to be good for you, it’s surprising how many aches and pains running seems to bring to the table. Everything from sore knees to bald wings in the morning can turn from a refreshing trip to start the day to an exhausting activity that can’t end quickly. However, almost nothing stops […]