Intestine Tips

The first impression that appears on our minds when speaking of Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, is a lean, emaciated figure, weak from weeks of fasting in an attempt to end British Raj in India. Although Gandhi did push himself to physical extremes to enact political change, health records claim that he led an unbelievably healthy life because of his active lifestyle and diet.

As the nation celebrates Gandhi s 150th birth anniversary on October 2 this year, let us all take some v...more

As our lifestyle and living habits change, we experience a lot of new phenomena and changes in our body systems. One of the biggest changes that we can actually see is the change in the digestive system and the regularity or the irregularity of our stools. When we eat healthy and lead an active lifestyle, we are more likely to have a better digestive system, whereas if we eat more junk or take meals at irregular timings and do not set a system for the body, we put it at great risk of diseases an...more

If you are not new to Ayurveda and its treatments, then you are sure to know about Triphala; for the mixture has been used in Ayurveda since a very long time. Widely known for its laxative abilities, Triphala offers highly effective remedies and have several medical benefits. If you are curious to know about them, read on for a few facts.

What is Triphala?
The name is etymologically derived from two Sanskrit words 'tri' meaning three and 'phala' signifying fruits. Thus, Triphala is ...more

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory condition whereby tiny abscesses and ulcers are formed on the inner lining of the large intestine, or on the colon or rectum. These ulcers may burst frequently resulting in diarrhea and bloody stools. This disease may also be responsible for causing anemia as well as harsh abdominal pain.

Ulcerative colitis normally alternates periodically from flaring up to receding quickly. These periods of remission can either last for weeks or maybe, even...more

What is constipation?

Constipation medically means less than three bowel movement per week but usually, the definition varies from person to person as some call passage of hard stool as constipation while another call infrequent, irregular passage of stool generally hard faeces and require straining but stool may be soft also on consistency with just infrequency.
Normal bowel movements in an adult may vary from three per day to three movements per week. In children, there maybe 3 to...more

If you are suffering from gastritis, it is important for you to know about the most ideal tips and treatment methods related to the condition. Gastritis is an inflammation, irritation, or erosion of the stomach lining called gastric mucosa. The most common symptoms of the condition include nausea, vomiting and illness in the upper abdomen, right after having a meal. Heartburn, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, indigestion and bloating are other symptoms of gastritis.

Here are 10 tips fo...more

Constipation refers to infrequent, painful bowel movements that are hard to pass. It is a common digestive issue, affecting about 22% of Indians. Although constipation is likely to affect all age groups, elderly people above age 65 suffer the most.

A person is said to have constipation under the following conditions

Fewer than three bowel movements in a week

Trouble passing stools

Having dry, hard, unusually large stools The reasons why people get ...more

As a new mother, you will be always in a constant state of worry whether you are doing things right. And of those many, many things you worry about, your baby s bowel movements are one of them.

A baby s poop is a sign of his/her health. Thus, you do need to know what is normal and what needs medical attention. Read on to know more about your baby s poop.

What s Normal?

The kind of poop depends on how you are feeding your child. If you breastfeed the baby, his/her poop ...more

Living with ulcerative colitis can be very challenging. Patients of this disease will have to deal with pain in the abdomen and several digestive related issues in their daily lives. It is known to adversely impact the digestive tract. There can be extreme discomfort at the time of flare-ups. A patient can find life extremely difficult while dealing with symptoms like abdominal pain, fever, weight loss, and chronic diarrhea.

What is Ulcerative colitis (UC)?
It is a serious inflammat...more

When an organ residing in a cavity such as the abdomen tries to push through the muscular layer it resides, it is called as hernia.
Though said to be genetic, hernias can be caused by things such as improper heavy lifting, incorrect posture, or chronic constipation and as a result of surgical complication or injury. Factors like obesity, pregnancy, smoking, chronic lung disease aggravate the severity of the hernia. It is believed that about 27% of all males and 3% of females can have a herni...more