Inflammatory bowel diseases, like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, can be painful and debilitating, causing chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping, bloody stools, weight loss and fatigue. If you’re in your 40s, certain medications can increase your risk of developing one…

There’s no denying how unpleasant food poisoning caused by salmonella can be. The good news is that the symptoms are usually gone after a few days. But for some, the infection can cause long-term gut problems of the worst kind…

Colon cancer is the third most common form of cancer and men tend to have a higher risk than women. Caught early, it’s treatable. That’s what brought a group of scientists to re-examine the power of diet to prevent colon cancer specifically in men.

When you think about losing weight, chances are you think about your gut, the one that’s central in the battle of the bulge. But you might be focusing on the wrong gut. Research has found a surprising reason there that explains when you and your friend follow the same diet, only one of you loses weight.

There are tons of good reasons to eat almonds regularly. Maybe you want to improve your waistline, or like almost 4 million Americans, you want to ‘go’ regularly and enjoy the benefits of a healthy gut this tiny nut provides.

I had a problem with constipation for years. Whatever the cause, going to the bathroom was my nemesis. I would go days without “going” and then when I did, the strain was awful. After many, MANY doctor’s visits, and getting no help, I decided there had to be a better way. And, I found it…

When your GI tract becomes inflamed you know it, thanks to symptoms like stomach pain, weight loss, diarrhea and fatigue. Inflammatory bowel diseases are becoming all too common. Here’s a delicious way to say goodbye to disease-causing inflammation and hello to a healthy colon.

If you live with constipation, you already know the pain, bloating and straining. What you may not know is that constipation is a real danger to your health. The best way to overcome chronic constipation is to provide safe, natural support for your colon.

The evidence continues to pile up in favor of eating one particular food to fight colon cancer… studies have already shown that this food heals your gut, slows the inflammation linked to colon tumor growth and reduces your overall colon cancer risk.

Ginger is a spice that has been valued for millennia for its culinary zing and healing properties. The latter benefit is largely attributed to …

Is there a connection between slow moving bowels and your energy levels? Think about it… if they’re moving at a snail’s pace — are you too?