Constipation can be both physically and mentally exhausting. The bloating, heaviness, and discomfort—often accompanied by nausea or a loss of appetite—can disrupt daily life. While common advice like staying hydrated, increasing fiber intake, and exercising can help, these solutions don’t work for everyone. Medications may provide relief, but they often come with unwanted side … [Read more...]
Banish Bloating with Yoga Practice
Five Yoga poses that can help banish bloating and help return to your balance point. As you go about the session remember that the exhale breath is critical to breaking blockages for internal cleansing. Inhale for a count of four and exhale to a count of eight while practicing these postures. Viparita Karani (Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose) Before performing the pose, … [Read more...]
GERD or Stomach Cancer? Symptoms to Watch Out!
November is a month known for the pleasure of eating and is the ideal month to raise awareness about stomach cancer or gastric cancer. One is often faced with "Am I experiencing acid reflux or is it something more serious, like stomach cancer?” Understanding Difference between GERD & Stomach Cancer or Gastric Cancer. What is GERD? After a meal, the muscle … [Read more...]
Crohn’s Disease: Managing Symptoms
Crohn’s disease is an ongoing (chronic) condition that causes the gastrointestinal (GI) tract to become inflamed. While the stomach may be affected, Crohn’s goes beyond this area of GI tract. Inflammation may also occur in the: intestines mouth esophagus colon anus The disease is an autoimmune reaction to normal substances in the gut (like bacteria and food) that … [Read more...]
5 Steps for a Healthy Summer Season
By: Dr. Priya Khorana Summer time is upon us and while we make plans (under new normal circumstances) with the rising excitement of being in social gatherings again we must not forget our nutrition and diet. Here are five tips to help you maintain a healthy diet all season long, without feeling like you are missing out on summer fun. Remember Your Fruits & … [Read more...]
10 Reasons Why You Feel Bloated and How to Fix It
Wondering why you feel bloated most of the time? Here are 10 reasons for bloating and quick remedies to consider. Digestive Problems Generally, bloating is one of the most common symptoms that people suffering from gastrointestinal disorders experience. Among these, the most serious digestive complaints are IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), ulcerative colitis, and celiac … [Read more...]
Losing Excess Body Weight can improve Symptoms of GERD.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) accounts for at least 9 million office visits to physicians with Chronic heartburn as the most common symptom. There are innumerable causes for complaint of GERD symptoms one of them being an individual’s body weight. It seems obvious that extra weight puts pressure on the abdomen. This increases the risk that the lower esophageal … [Read more...]
