Our gut-health is a major factor that defines the overall health of our body. From a strong immune system for better focus and concentration to an absence of conditions like migraine headaches, a well-functioning digestive system has an effect on the entire body. It is thus supremely important to ensure that the upkeep of your […]

Ulcerative colitis is one of the autoimmune inflammatory bowel diseases. Before moving over to ulcerative colitis, let’s understand in brief what inflammatory bowel diseases are. Inflammatory bowel disease is a wide term which is used to refer to disorders that cause chronic inflammation in the digestive tract. In ulcerative colitis, there is a long-lasting inflammation […]

A bloated, distended tummy is not just awful to look at but also feels quite uncomfortable. Only those who experience this symptom often due to a chronic underlying issue can understand the discomfort that comes along with it. Such a condition can cause quite a bit of embarrassment especially if it is a daily occurrence. […]

As far as one can remember the one thing our parents told us that the most important part of your morning routine is clearing your stomach. For that we were asked to drink warm water, go for a walk and try everything to make sure that the rummy was clear before starting a fresh day. […]

A lot of individuals have experienced food allergy at some point in time or the other. Food allergy is defined as an abnormal response of the immune system after eating the certain food. Allergen is the substance that triggers an allergy. Lymphocyte or white blood cells produce an antibody called IgE after the initial exposure […]

Gastric ulcers are one of the very painful stomach conditions. Also known as stomach ulcers, gastric ulcers are painful open sores that develop on the stomach lining. It is a type of peptic ulcer (an ulcer that affects both the stomach and the intestine). Our stomach produces acids to digest the food and kill the […]

India (and we Indians!) are blessed with a variety of foods and eateries. Spicy to tangy, sweet to sour, our tongue gets savor all delicacies. But what about the stomach that needs to digest all of that? The digestion of your food starts right from the mouth by saliva. But the stomach is responsible for […]

We live to eat; if this phrase is taken as real, then our stomach becomes the essential organ of our body as the food that we eat is digested in the stomach. With the change in our eating habits, there is a lot of strain on our digestive system, which leads to lots of problems. […]

Heartburn and acidity are common ailments that people of all age groups suffer from around the world. The first piece of advice that you get when you experience heartburn is to cut down your caffeine intake, avoid alcohol and steer clear of fast food. Heartburn and Acidity prevention should be the main motto and this […]