Digestion

Lactose is a milk sugar found in all dairy products, and lactose intolerance refers to one’s body’s inability to digest it properly. When your body…

Lactose intolerance refers to one’s body’s inability to produce enough lactase–an enzyme–to break down lactose found in dairy products. If you have lactose intolerance, the…

Lactose intolerance means your body is unable to metabolize the milk sugar known as lactose, which is prevalent in all dairy products.  Although lactose intolerance…

Although lactose intolerance and a milk allergy both require one to avoid dairy, they are entirely different conditions. Lactose intolerance has to do with the…

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a relatively common disorder that causes irritation in the large intestine. Though they are all treatable and manageable, IBS has…

IBS or irritable bowel syndrome can cause discomfort, gas, constipation, diarrhea, and cramping in the digestive system. The condition can make you ill often and…

Because both IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and IBD (irritable bowel disease) have really similar symptoms they can be hard to tell apart. They are, however,…

Almost 1 in 5 adults suffer from IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome. While symptoms vary greatly, there can be problems felt from the condition almost…

IBS or irritable bowel syndrome affects 1 in 5 people. It is a condition that causes irregular contractions of the muscles in the large intestine.…

Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a condition that affects the colon, and millions of people suffer from it. Symptoms of the condition include abdominal…