Your digestive system digests your food and fuels your body. Improve your digestion fast by eating a healthy diet, staying hydrated, eating mindfully, sleeping, reducing stress, and implementing other strategies. Read more: How Can I Improve My Digestion Fast? Article
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Digestive Disorders: What Your Poop Type and Color Mean
The different shapes and colors of your stool can tell you something about your health.
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Digestive Disorders: 23 Constipation Myths and Facts
Constipation results in fewer bowel movements. Laxatives, home remedies, and diet changes may bring constipation relief. Change...
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Super Tips to Boost Digestive Health: Bloating, Constipation, and More
Upset stomach? Some foods may be the culprits, and bad habits may be to blame. Treat your body right with these simple nutrition...
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Digestive Disorders: Worst Foods for Digestion
Discover which foods to avoid in order to prevent diarrhea and digestive problems. Find out which foods can trigger diarrhea and...
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Digestive Disorders: Visual Guide to Stomach Ulcers
Learn about the causes and symptoms of stomach ulcers, and find out which kinds of treatment can help.
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Digestive Disorders: How to Stop Gas Pain
When gas gets stuck in your digestive system, you may feel pain or bloating. If changes in your diet or other habits don't fix...
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Digestive Disorders: Common Misconceptions
Learn about the digestive system and common misconceptions of digestive disorders. Read about what causes ulcers, heartburn,...
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Digestive Health: 10 Probiotic Foods That Help Digestion
Probiotics are beneficial bacteria and yeasts found in probiotic foods and fermented products like kimchi, kombucha, and kefir....
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Digestive Health: Why Am I Bloated?
Bloating is a sign and symptom of gas in the stomach or GI tract. Certain foods or health problems like constipation may cause...
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GERD Quiz: Test Your Digestive Diseases IQ
Who is at risk for developing GERD? Are you? Take this quiz to learn what GERD is, if you're at risk, and what you can do about...
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Super Tips to Boost Digestive Health: Bloating, Constipation, and More See SlideshowRelated Disease Conditions
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Indigestion (Dyspepsia, Upset Stomach Pain)
Indigestion (dyspepsia, upset stomach) can be caused by problems related to, or not related to the gastrointestinal tract. Signs and symptoms are upper abdominal pain, belching, nausea, vomiting, abdominal bloating, and abdominal distention. Treatment depends upon the cause.
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The Digestion Process (Parts, Organs, and Functions)
Digestion is the complex process of turning the food you eat into the energy you need to survive. The digestive process also involves creating waste to be eliminated, and is made of a series of muscles that coordinate the movement of food. Learn more about digestion and the body parts that make it possible, including the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, anus, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder.
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Home Remedies for Digestion
Digestive problems are one of the commonest medical concerns in the world. They may manifest as constipation, diarrhea, pain in the abdomen, bloating, gas, nausea, and vomiting. Almost everyone faces one or more digestive issues in their life. While most digestive problems resolve on their own, some may persist in the absence of treatment.
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What Are 13 Common Diseases of the Digestive System?
Here are 13 of the most common diseases of the digestive system, which range from constipation to gastrointestinal (GI) cancer.
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How Do You Know If You Have Poor Digestion?
Annually about 70 million Americans are impacted by digestive system diseases. Signs of poor digestion include an upset stomach, extreme food cravings, food intolerance, and rollercoaster weight gain and weight loss.
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What Is the Fastest Way to Detox Your Whole Body, and How Long Does It Take?
The human body has a self-based mechanism to remove toxins. The fastest way to detox your body is to drink water, get enough sleep, exercise, lower sugar intake, and eat probiotic foods.
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Does Your Digestive System Slow Down as You Get Older?
Your digestive system can slow down as you get older, with muscles in the digestive tract becoming weaker and less efficient in breaking down foods.
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Does Your Digestive System Change With Age?
As you age, your digestive system can slow down and become less efficient, leading to constipation, heartburn, and other digestive problems.
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What Do You Call a Doctor Who Treats Digestive Issues?
If you have issues with the digestive tract, you need to visit a gastroenterologist. A gastroenterologist is a specialist doctor who has a special interest and expertise in the diagnosis and management of diseases of the digestive system.
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How Can I Improve My Digestion Naturally?
Digestion is the process of breaking down food and extracting nutrients to fuel your body. You can improve your digestion and the health of your digestive system naturally by making diet and lifestyle changes.
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