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The system of critical digestive organs acts as a communication center to and from the brain and functions as one of the body's biggest lines of defense in the fight against poor health.
The gastrointestinal system, also known as the gut, serves many key roles in sustaining and protecting the overall health and well being of our bodies and our minds and science is only now beginning to discover that it is the digestive system process that provides the building blocks the body needs to live, to function, and to stay healthy.
Bookmark this comprehensive guide to your complete digestive health, including in-depth information on a variety of digestive system topics.
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A Perfect Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Menu for Those Avoiding Gluten
Cutting gluten from your diet is a good move no matter who you are, and with these recipes, you don’t have to ...
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Healthy Gut 101: What Are Probiotics
Probiotics are responsible for around 70% of immune system function and offer over 100 known health benefits. Discov...
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What Is GERD?
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, usually called GERD, can cause a host of problems. Many people do not realize they ...
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The Tongue Color Code: What Your Tongue Color and Appearance Indicates
The tongue color code says a lot about your health. Tips on giving a tongue self check-up, tongue coating and color ...
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5 Questions You Should Ask Your Doctor About Liver Health
The liver is an essential organ responsible for metabolic and digestive health and more. Here’s 5 questions to...
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Proper Doctor Evaluation of Liver Function & What the Results Mean
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Proper Doctor Evaluation of Digestive Function & What the Results Mean
Digestive function affects every aspect of your health. Maintaining your digestive health with enzymes and probiotic...
Symptoms
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Causes and Natural Remedies for Low Metabolism Due to Poor Digestive Health
Metabolism is the process in your body responsible for maintaining life. This can change as a response to your lifes...
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Causes and Natural Remedies for Malnutrition Due to Poor Digestive Health
Malnutrition is a condition where your body is not getting enough nutrients. The effects can include developmental d...
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Causes and Natural Remedies for Weight Gain Due to Poor Digestive Health
Metabolic weight gain can occur naturally, oftentimes because of hormonal changes, but there are also reasons that c...
Most Common
Causes and Natural Remedies for Discolored Urine Due to Poor Digestive Health
Causes and Natural Remedies for Fatigue Due to Poor Digestive Health
Causes and Natural Remedies for Loss of Appetite Due to Poor Digestive Health
Causes and Natural Remedies for Nausea Due to Poor Digestive Health
Causes and Natural Remedies for Celiac Disease Due to Poor Digestive Health
What Is Acid Reflux?
What Causes Crohn’s Disease?
What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Disorders
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What Is Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a collection of conditions that cause inflammation along the digestive tract. It...
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What Is Food Poisoning?
Food poisoning is the result of consuming contaminated or spoiled food. It’s one of the most common illnesses ...
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What Are Digestive Disorders?
Digestive disorders affect your digestive tract and can cause serious health concerns. The most common are chronic c...
Recipes
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Make Mornings Easy With These 25 Delicious Overnight Oats Recipes
Try these 25 mouthwatering overnight oats recipes that take only minutes to prepare the night before and are the per...
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Try the Best Meatless Gluten-Free Bean Loaf: Vegetarian for Celiac
Gluten sensitivity? This gluten-free recipe is perfect! It’s vegetarian, meatless, and gluten-free for Celiac ...
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Enjoy the Health Benefits of Onions With This Tasty Skillet Chicken
Onions provide antioxidants, prebiotic fiber, and more. Adding them to your diet is an easy way to enhance the flavo...
Ingredients
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Health Benefits of Papaya Seeds for Digestion, Hypertension Prevention
Papaya isn't just a delicious fruit. It turns out that its seeds have tons of amazing health benefits: anti-inflamma...
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3 Health Benefits of Probiotics For Women
Everyone needs probiotics to improve their digestive health. However, for women these advantages are even more impor...
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What Are Digestive Enzymes?
Digestive enzymes are proteins that break down larger molecules like fats, proteins and carbs into smaller molecules...
