Is gluten bad for you? People frequently ask me if they should be concerned about eating gluten. The short answer is no, unless you are gluten-sensitive. Gluten is a protein found in certain grains. It is highest in wheat (along with related grains like spelt and kamut), barley, rye and oats. Some people are intolerant to…
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About GERD and Acidity
Call it acid stomach, reflux, GERD or upset tummy. It’s just plain nasty. The burning, gnawing pain can be a misery. Often, the conventional solution is to counter the acid your stomach secretes. But guess what? Sometimes the amount of acid isn’t the problem. It’s Not Always Hyperacidity Yes, you read that correctly. You can…
About Diverticular Disease
By the age of 85, about 66% of the population will have some diverticula. A diverticulum (plural: diverticula) is a pouch or pocket that forms where there is weakness in the wall of the digestive tract. What do pockets do? They collect stuff. When it comes to intestinal pockets, the “stuff” can cause all kinds…
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