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Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Symptoms & Treatment
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder of the colon which is characterized by a group (usually not just one) of persistent symptoms. After having a bowel movement, people with irritable bowel syndrome often feel an immediate urge to have another one or may feel they have not fully emptied their rectum. Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome The symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome may include any combination of the following. A minimum of 3 months of irregular and/or abnormal...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Gastrointestinal Acid Reflux Disease (GERD): Symptoms & Long-Term Effects
Gastrointestinal acid reflux disease (GERD) is commonly referred to as acid reflux disease or simply acid reflux. Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid backs up (reflux) into the esophagus. Gastrointestinal acid reflux is a chronic disease that is distinguishable from occasional heartburn. Common Symptoms of Acid Reflux Disease The usual presenting symptoms of acid reflux include the following. Frequent and persistent heartburn that occurs at least 3 days each week Burning chest pain, especially in the lower chest at...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Treatment for Gastrointestinal Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal acid reflux disease is a chronic condition that requires ongoing treatment with a focus on preventative measures to ease symptoms. Here are some simple actions you can take to ease the symptoms of acid reflux, with or without the use of medication. Avoid spicy, fried and garlicky foods and other known irritants. Limit alcohol, citrus and acidy foods, and caffeine. Avoid very large meals containing a lot of bulk and calories. Eliminate or reduce other irritants such as...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Senior Wellness & The Balanced Care Method: Lessons Learned from the Okinawan Centenarian Study
The Balanced Care Method™ takes scientific data and specific lifestyle findings and uses them as the basis and inspiration for its training methods and home care philosophy—the majority of its principles are based on the Okinawa Centenarian Study, a major examination of centenarians from Okinawa, Japan. The Okinawa Centenarian Study found more than 900 verifiable centenarians. Not only do Okinawans experience impressively long life spans, but their seniors have admirably good health and enjoy independence into their seventies, eighties...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Okinawan Centenarian Study: The Important Role of Food in Longevity
What the Okinawan Centenarian Study has proven is the importance of a plant-based diet, high-fiber foods, limited animal protein and anti-oxidant rich foods. A Plant-Based Diet A major factor in the extraordinary health enjoyed by Okinawan seniors is their distinct diet. It is plant-based, high in fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and flavanoids and low in protein. It includes low to moderate alcohol intake, plenty of fruits and vegetables, and very low levels of saturated fat and sodium. Eighty percent...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
