October is Health Literacy Month, and the theme is to “Be a Health Literacy Hero.” It’s about taking action and finding ways to improve health communication. Here are some simple and easy ways to living a healthier life, not only in October but year round: Exercise Exercising is a great way to get healthier and…
read moreBeing an IBS patient doesn’t mean you have to give up Halloween treats! There are plenty of options and food choices you can still enjoy. Consider these treats for you and your family this Halloween season. Tangerine Pumpkins Ingredients: ● Tangerines (mandarin oranges or clementines, seedless) ● Celery stalks and leaves ● Orange peeler Instructions:…
read moreNothing can ruin a day faster than digestive issues. Everyone can sympathize with the frustration of having to cancel drinks with friends because you are stuck in the bathroom, or giving up a weekend to a persistent stomach ache. In the US, roughly 70,000,000 people are affected by some sort of digestive disease, such as…
read moreIrritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects more than 200,000 people in the US per year. While not life threatening, it is a chronic disorder that often causes cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea and constipation. Anyone with the disorder knows that the symptoms can be painful, frustrating and even debilitating to everyday life. While there is…
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