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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by Tama Bloch, RDLet's Talk DigestionWhile digestion doesn't make for the best conversation at your average party, it may be the right conversation... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Systemic means "affecting the entire body," rather than a single organ or body part. For example, systemic disorders such as high blood pressure or... Read more »
Dr. James H. Reichheld, a digestive health specialist, talks about probiotics and how these organisms can help relieve gastrointestinal symptoms and... Read more »
A new kind of yogurt, Activia, promises digestive benefits with just "one serving per day." Activia contains bifidus regularis, a healthy bacteria... Read more »
Find an image showing the digestive system and its component parts.... Read more »