Standard Medical Treatment for a Bad Gallbladder

by Dr. David Williams

Last Reviewed 10/28/2012

If you have a bad gallbladder, most doctors will recommend surgical removal. Learn the long-term consequences you could suffer after the removal of your gallbladder. 

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Filed Under: Digestive Health

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What Causes a Bad Gallbladder?

by Dr. David Williams

Last Reviewed 05/10/2013

Your gallbladder can become clogged for a number of reasons, which will lead it to malfunction. Learn more about the causes of a bad gallbladder. 

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Filed Under: Digestive Health

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Acid Reflux and the Conventional Treatment of Choice

by Dr. David Williams

Last Reviewed 08/24/2012

Conventional treatment for acid reflux and heartburn typically means taking acid-reducing drugs. Learn why this approach to treating acid reflux problems usually only provides short-term relief and also can cause other digestive health concerns.

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Filed Under: Acid Reflux

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Acid Reflux Symptoms

by Dr. David Williams

Last Reviewed 08/23/2012

The most common acid reflux symptom is heartburn pain. But occasional heartburn does not necessarily mean you have acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

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Filed Under: Digestive Health

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Acid Reflux Defined

by Dr. David Williams

Last Reviewed 05/08/2013

Acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), occurs when acid in the stomach “leaks” into the esophagus. Learn more about natural treatments and remedies for heartburn.

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Filed Under: Acid Reflux

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment Diet

by Dr. David Williams

Last Reviewed 06/05/2012

The IBS treatment diet known as "weed and feed" cleanses the bowel of undesirable bacteria, heals damage, then re-establishes the healthy bacteria. Here's how to do it. 

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Filed Under: Digestive Health

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A Natural Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment Plan That's Easy and Effective

by Dr. David Williams

Last Reviewed 10/28/2012

To eliminate any or all of your irritable bowel syndrome symptoms it's imperative to have a robust and healthy colonization of beneficial probiotic bacteria in your bowel. Here is my all-natural program for establishing the optimal bowel environment.

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Filed Under: Digestive Health

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Why You Should Take Probiotics Every Day

by Dr. David Williams

Last Reviewed 10/28/2012

Our bodies contain hundreds of species of bacteria. It’s only when “bad” strains of bacteria get out of control that health problems occur. Taking probiotics, or beneficial bacteria, can give “good bugs” the edge and help keep bad bacteria in check.

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Filed Under: General Health

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The Importance of Maintaining Stomach Acid Levels

by Dr. David Williams

Last Reviewed 10/28/2012

We've been brainwashed to think that digestive acids produced by the stomach are the root of digestive problems—but they are not. In fact, having too low stomach acid can lead to serious health problems that aren’t limited to digestive troubles.

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Filed Under: General Health

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Dr. Williams' Travel Guide

by Dr. David Williams

Last Reviewed 10/28/2012

If you're planning a road trip, take these basic lessons about international travel with you.

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Filed Under: Digestive Health

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Food Allergies or Food Intolerances: How They Affect Digestive Health

by Dr. David Williams

Last Reviewed 10/28/2012

Although food allergies and food intolerances share many of the same signs and symptoms, they are two different things. Learn the difference between food allergies and food intolerances and how they each affect digestive health.

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Filed Under: Digestive Health

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Which Probiotic Bacteria Strains Offer the Most Digestive Health Benefits?

by Dr. David Williams

Last Reviewed 10/28/2012

Certain probiotic strains specifically enhance digestive health. When looking for a good probiotic supplement, you should choose one that contains a mix of these different probiotic strains to reap the most digestive health benefits.

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Filed Under: Probiotics

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Excessive Gas Conventional Treatments: The Solution or Part of the Problem?

by Dr. David Williams

Last Reviewed 10/28/2012

Excessive gas is a sign of an intestinal tract that lacks acid, as gas-forming microorganisms flourish only in an alkaline environment. Therefore, the acid-blocking drugs used for indigestion contribute to excessive gas and stomach bloat problems.

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Critical Advice to Follow After the Removal of Your Gallbladder

by Dr. David Williams

Last Reviewed 10/28/2012

If you have a bad gallbladder removed, you will have more difficulty digesting and assimilating fats. Get advice on how you can boost your digestive capabilities after the removal of your gallbladder.

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Filed Under: Digestive Health

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The Digestive Health Benefits Of Probiotic Supplements

by Dr. David Williams

Last Reviewed 10/28/2012

For optimal digestive health, taking a probiotic supplement can be key. Discover the specific ways your digestive system will benefit from supplementing with probiotics.

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Filed Under: Immune Health

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My All-Natural Treatment Plan for Ulcerative Colitis

by Dr. David Williams

Last Reviewed 10/28/2012

Ulcerative colitis is a serious inflammatory bowel disease. Learn about my all-natural seven-step treatment plan for ulcerative colitis, plus get some tips for particularly stubborn cases of this inflammatory bowel disease.

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Filed Under: Ulcerative Colitis

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The Drug-Based Protocol for Treating Ulcerative Colitis

by Dr. David Williams

Last Reviewed 10/28/2012

Treatment for ulcerative colitis usually consists of sulfa-based drugs followed by corticosteroids. But this drug-based protocol for treating this inflammatory bowel disease isn’t very successful. Learn about natural ulcerative colitis treatments.

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Filed Under: Digestive Health

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Excessive Gas and Stomach Bloat Symptoms Identified

by Dr. David Williams

Last Reviewed 10/28/2012

With excessive gas symptoms, you are likely to feel uncomfortably full or bloated and experience episodes of extreme belching and flatulence in an effort to get rid of the gas. To relieve excessive gas and stomach bloat you must determine the cause.

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Filed Under: Gas and Bloating

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Is it Lactase Enzyme Deficiency or Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

by Dr. David Williams

Last Reviewed 10/28/2012

Those with lactase enzyme deficiency don’t produce enough of the enzyme lactase, which is needed to properly digest lactose—a sugar found in milk and milk products. Learn how lactase enzyme deficiency can present irritable bowel syndrome symptoms.

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Symptoms of Bacterial Imbalance in the Digestive System

by Dr. David Williams

Last Reviewed 03/18/2013

A bacterial imbalance in your digestive system can lead to a number of health conditions. Learn about the symptoms related to a lack of beneficial bacteria in your digestive system.

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Filed Under: Bacterial Balance

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How to Relieve Gas Naturally

by Dr. David Williams

Last Reviewed 01/28/2013

Excessive gas and stomach bloat affect most of us from time to time. Learn natural treatments for how to relieve gas and stomach bloat so that you can stop the belching, bloating, and flatulence for good.

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Filed Under: Digestive Health

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My Natural Treatments and Remedies for Stopping Nausea

by Dr. David Williams

Last Reviewed 03/28/2013

Regardless of whether your nausea is a symptom of motion sickness, pregnancy, or an aftereffect of surgery, there are a number of quick and natural remedies you can try for stopping nausea.

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Filed Under: Digestive Health

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What Are Gallstones?

by Dr. David Williams

Last Reviewed 10/28/2012

For most people diagnosed with a “bad gallbladder,” the problem is usually gallstones. Learn more about gallstones and how to prevent and treat them.

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Filed Under: Gallstones

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Beneficial Bacteria Aid Digestive—and Overall—Health

by Dr. David Williams

Last Reviewed 10/28/2012

The beneficial bacteria in your digestive system contribute not just to your digestive health, but your overall health. Learn eight ways beneficial bacteria keep your digestive system and total body healthy.

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Filed Under: Bacterial Balance

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