Abdominal massage was once a popular remedy for constipation and remains a safe, natural method to relieve discomfort, including gas and bloating. When performed correctly, a stomach massage stimulates peristalsis—...
I would like to spare everyone the pain of reading this article by summarizing it up front in three words: Eat More Plants! Now that I have that out of...
“Juvenile” in Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome does not refer to children. Rather, it pertains to the “young” nature of the polyps themselves, which are mostly found in adults. Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome...
Constipation is one of the most common health complaints in our society. Constipation is completely controllable and stems from a number of factors including a poor diet (low fiber, low...
“WASH YOUR HANDS!” our mother often yelled as she called us to dinner. The purpose is to make sure we don’t eat any bad bacteria with our food and get...
Bob came in with left-sided abdominal pain. He didn’t actually come in willingly. His girlfriend dragged him in against his will. He reluctantly consented because he was in so much...
Preparation H is one of the most stolen items from stores. The funny nature of this statistic causes people to try and guess why. One theory is that people are...
Most who have been around elderly people know that bowels are a large issue. While I was a medical student, I was working at the VA hospital in Los Angeles...
People may think I’m nuts for asking, but one of the most important questions on my health evaluation form is, “How many bowel movements do you have per day?” I...
I am sure that it comes as no surprise to you that obesity is a HUGE health epidemic. Some are saying it is the #1 preventable killer. This means that...