Pectin can serve as a valuable source for good gut bacteria which is probably why it seems to aid in correcting both diarrhea and constipation. Quality high fiber diets can improve diabetic control by decreasing glucose and cholesterol absorption and lowering serum triglyceride levels. It is also considered as an aid in weight loss. Some…
Category: Internal Organs: Stomach
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
When the medical professionals cannot find a specific cause for a particular chronic ailment it often gets labeled as a syndrome because the symptoms seem to consistently exist as a group in most patients. Irritable Bowel Syndrome also known as IBS or a spastic colon is unfortunately a problem the medical profession has not been…
10 Common Stomach Disorders
5 Upper Stomach Issues 5 Lower Stomach Issues
GERD and Ulcers
Gerd aka Acid Reflux Is the backup of food, acid, or liquid. Instead of going down into the stomach it climbs back up the esophagus. Chronic reflux can cause serious damage to the esophagus. If left untreated over a long period of time it can be a major contributor to cancers of the esophagus. Peptic…