Your Digestive System
A Powerful Source of Health
by Tama Bloch, RD
Let's Talk Digestion
While digestion doesn't make for the best conversation at your average party, it may be the right conversation to have with your physician.
Today, some of the most common digestive issues physicians hear include complaints about constipation, diarrhea, and gas — issues that affect us all.
But sometimes these "everyday" issues are cause for concern — they may be indicative of disease or a poorly functioning...
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