We've all experienced how bloating and gas can be very uncomfortable and even at times embarrassing. Typically, these symptoms are a reaction to something we ate and go away on their own. However, if they become more of a daily occurrence it might be a sign that your digestive system...
Is Fermentation Really that Good for Me?
Fermentation is one of the oldest ways to preserve and prepare food. We have been using it for thousands of years. Fermentation is a very simple way of preserving food. All you need to do is provide the bacteria with the right conditions while they do all the work themselves....
Eating Out With Food Sensitivities
Eating Out With Food Sensitivities might present some challenges. It’s not always easy to avoid foods to which you are sensitive to. Restaurant menus don’t usually provide a list of ingredients. You can always ask your waiter, but that can be tedious. Besides, can you really trust what the waiter tells you?...
Delayed Food Sensitivities Explained
Delayed food sensitivities vs allergiesOur immune system is there to protect us from invaders from outside and inside. Sometimes it makes a “mistake” and attacks completely harmless particles like protein in an egg or milk, causing us to be sensitive to those foods. There are two kinds of food sensitivities...
Acute Diarrhea – definition, causes, treatment
What’s normal stool and what’s diarrhea?In order to provide a definition of acute diarrhea let’s talk about what is normal bowel movement. In fact, there is little agreement on this topic in the medical world. For instance, a “normal” range of bowel movements can be anywhere between three per day...