Treating Gastroparesis
(image thanks to sophisticatededge.com) The diagnosis of gastroparesis simply means that there is a delay in how long it takes the stomach to empty. It is then typically assumed that this is due to...
Read More →(image thanks to sophisticatededge.com) The diagnosis of gastroparesis simply means that there is a delay in how long it takes the stomach to empty. It is then typically assumed that this is due to...
Read More →(Image thanks aspanational.wordpress.com) Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is defined by a set of symptoms affecting a patient’s gastrointestinal system. These symptoms, or immune system reactions, can be produced by a wide range of different...
Read More →Because IBS has been conventionally defined not by what it is, but by what it is not, successfully discovering its cause has been impossible, because the cause was thought to be unknown. It’s really...
Read More →(image thanks to blogs.sciencemag.org) The immune system guards against foreign invaders. In the case of an allergy, the invaders are called allergens. The primary weapon that it uses against invaders is the production of...
Read More →(Image thanks to melissabstein.blogspot.com) Many people with chronic headaches suffer from them for years with no permanent relief. Whether or not you have migraine headaches, tension headaches, sinus headaches, or an undetermined form of...
Read More →This study is brief, but worth sharing. This study is important because finally, someone looking for the cause of allergy rather than just assuming that the body went off track and looking to treat...
Read More →(image thanks kalishresearch.com) Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, and is responsible for the springiness and stretchiness of bread. Allergies and intolerances to gluten have been the subject of intensive...
Read More →This great list comes from our friends at Living Without Magazine. MilkReplace 1 cup cow’s milk with one of the following: 1 cup soy milk (plain) 1 cup rice milk 1 cup fruit juice...
Read More →Standard Food Allergy Profile: This blood test measures reactions to approximately 100 common foods, including dairy, eggs, corn, soy, almonds, peanuts, wheat, seafood, and many others. Food allergy testing is a highly specialized procedure...
Read More →(image thanks to arthritis.org) What Does “Arthritis” Mean? The word “arthritis” simply means “joint inflammation.” There are basically two types: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis is inflammation caused by degeneration of the joint and is...
Read More →(Image thanks to medicalcenter.osu.edu) Many people with sinus infection complain that after having taken multiple courses of antibiotics or even following surgery, in the end they feel the same as they did before their...
Read More →(image thanks to doctorq.com) According to the National Health Statistics Reports for the United States, the single most frequent diagnosis given out by doctors is “Hypertension,” commonly known as high blood pressure. In 2006,...
Read More →There have been many studies demonstrating that IgG antibodies to foods indicate an allergy that can produce a wide variety of symptoms, including IBS. Definitions to understand for this study: Antibody – also known...
Read More →(image thanks to topnews.net.nz) The immune system functions like a sentinel standing guard against foreign invaders. In the case of an allergy, the invaders are called allergens. The primary weapon that it uses against...
Read More →One major obstacle to figuring out which foods are problematic for you is that, even on an elimination diet, you may not have truly eliminated all of your allergenic foods. Assumptions are often made...
Read More →Today’s article is composed of excerpts from a testimonial contributed by high school senior Andrew Accornero of Jackson High School in Bothell, Washington. Andrew used his diagnosis of multiple food allergies to inform his...
Read More →(image thanks to youbeauty.com) If you have been diagnosed with IBS, it is likely that you have been advised to reduce your stress level. You may have been told to get regular exercise and...
Read More →The word gastroparesis often gives people the impression that their stomach is paralyzed and that there is nothing that they can do to solve their problem. Fortunately, this is often not the case, certainly...
Read More →Villi are tiny finger-like extensions of the surface of the intestinal tract. (image thanks to wikipedia.org) What is celiac disease? You may have never heard of celiac disease, but it is actually a fairly...
Read More →Which Dairy Foods Contain the Most Lactose? (grams per indicated quantity) Obvious Sources All cheeses Butter, many kinds of margarine Goat’s milk Half-and-half cream Ice cream and many sherbets Milk (whole, skim, dry powdered,...
Read More →Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) often presents as a group of symptoms very similar to those of IBS, but usually with the additional symptom bright red blood in the stool. Diagnosis is made by performing...
Read More →Yeast can cause a large number of symptoms, including all of those of irritable bowel syndrome – gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. One of the more common causes of digestive problems is...
Read More →(image thanks to dietriffic.com) Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or spastic colon is a bowel disorder characterized by diarrhea, constipation, gas, bloating and chronic abdominal pain. It is fairly common and makes up 20-50% of...
Read More →This study comes from US National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health. Introduction: It is well-known that specific foods trigger migraine attacks in some patients. We aimed to investigate the effect of...
Read More →What is anemia? Anemia is a common blood disorder that is a decrease in the number of red blood cells (RBCs) and/or poorly formed red blood cells. These are the cells in your blood...
Read More →A nickel allergy is often discovered when exposure to an item of clothing or jewelry leads to a read rash. This may occur when a fastener made from nickel, such as the button on...
Read More →At least 20 million Americans have been diagnosed with IBS. The drug companies are beginning to tap into this hefty target market by offering medicines aimed at relieving the symptoms of IBS. These drugs...
Read More →In order to cure acid reflux disease, you must remove the cause of the problem and promote the healing process. The following are the most common causes of heartburn: Food allergies: In my practice...
Read More →Behçet’s disease (also known as Behçet Disease or Behçet’s Syndrome) is thought of as an autoimmune disease, but diagnosing Behçet’s disease is very difficult because no specific test confirms it. There is no “Behçet’s...
Read More →(image thanks to nih.gov) What Causes Sinusitis and Runny Nose? Sinus infection (sinusitis) and runny nose are inflammatory conditions that result in mucous production and congestion. This leads to the resulting problems of sinus...
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