Digestive Health Blogs

Fermented foods are alive and teaming with beneficial microbes (or probiotics) that keep the digestive tract running efficiently.

I've discussed many, many times in my newsletter and on my blog and website how crucial microfloral balance is to your overall health. 

I make no secret of the fact that I find bacterial balance in the gut to be one of the most important aspects of health. If your microflora are off, it affects everything from your digestion to your immunity.

Rhubarb always reminds me of spring and summertime. Along with being a delicious treat, rhubarb has some pretty impressive health benefits. For example, it can be very effective at stopping upper digestive tract bleeding.

You can end nausea using acupressure. Learn how. 

Learn how to ease heartburn and acid reflux associated with hiatal hernia naturally.

Everyone is talking about probiotics and stomach bacteria these days. Find out why this is a good thing and how you can get more “good” bacteria into your gut.

One bad food choice can tie your stomach into knots if you have IBS. Learn how to make the right food choices to manage your irritable bowel.

Over indulging can do a number on your stomach and leave you with gas and bloating, a potentially embarrassing situation. Eat less and try these natural remedies.

"Hanging" unprotected, hemorrhoids gets scraped, bumped, and aggravated by everything that moves through the rectum, and the pain can be excruciating. Here are five ways to help correct this problem.

A lot of heartburn issues are "self-inflicted," meaning we cause it with our own habits. In fact, there are three surefire ways to give yourself heartburn.

Much attention is paid to soluble fiber foods, but it's insoluble fiber that provides roughage and improves bowel regularity. This natural bulk also gives feelings of fullness and satisfaction, so you eat less.

Bromelain is a digestive enzyme extracted from pineapple. In addition to its digestive health benefits, bromelain may be able to "clean" arteries as well. Here's how.

There are many causes of digestive problems, including a diet high in sugar, low consumption of soured milk products, antibiotics, and excessive alcohol. Here's what you need to know.

When was the last time you had real sauerkraut? If it’s been longer than you care to remember (or maybe never), then now is the time to start. And you don’t even have to leave your house.

A great way to treat diarrhea is to increase your intake of cultured foods—specifically those made with fermented milk products, such as yogurt, buttermilk, and sour cream. Here's how. 

The incidence of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is on the rise. If you've been diagnosed with GERD, here are some simple dietary tips that will help prevent you from feeling the burn.

Studies show enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules can reduce the contractions associated with IBS. Learn more about how this herbal remedy can treat and heal a variety of gastrointestinal disorders.

Nausea after surgery is a commonplace concern, but deep controlled breathing appears to help.

It's easy to prevent hemorrhoids: simply improve your bowel regularity. One of the easiest ways to reset your digestive system is with a complete colon cleanse.

I wouldn't call castor oil a "digestive supplement," but it's certainly good for digestive cleansing. It works by stimulating the muscles in your gut and lubricating your intestinal walls.

A basic step in a cleansing and detoxification program is a colon cleanse. This process helps remove toxins from your intestines and lessens the risk that they'll be reabsorbed before they're eliminated.