Digestive problems can make life miserable, especially when they don’t seem to go away. For people with ulcerative colitis, life can become dominated by trying to manage and reduce these unpleasant flare ups. While there is no cure for this disease, there are many treatment options available today that can help. But what exactly is […]
Living with a digestive disease can make it difficult to enjoy some of the ordinary pleasures of life, like eating or drinking or celebrating with friends. For chronic, incurable diseases like Crohn’s disease, it can feel overwhelming just to weather the cycle of flare ups and remission. However, there are many treatment options available today […]
An upset stomach is never pleasant. In some cases, however, this can be more than a passing wave of discomfort. If you experience persistent stomach pain or digestive problems, you may have an underlying condition known as irritable bowel disease, or IBD. But what is IBD, and what treatment options are available to make your […]
Leading a healthy lifestyle is not always easy. Keeping up with exercise, what foods to eat, and what to avoid can be a lot to balance. When words like cholesterol or triglycerides enter the mix, it can certainly get overwhelming fast. But what exactly are triglycerides, and why do they matter for your health? And if your triglyceride levels […]