Digestive System blog
Top 5 Christmas health risks
Christmas is a joyful season. However, this holiday also brings with it a notable rise in accidents and health issues....
Chronic constipation
Constipation is a common digestive complaint. Generally, a person is considered to be constipated when their bowel movements result in...
Canker sores
Canker sores, also called aphthous ulcers, are small whitish lesions with a reddish border that appear on the soft tissues...
How serious is a H. pylori infection?
H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori) is a common type of bacteria that grows in the digestive tract and can damage the...
How to maintain a healthy liver
The liver is the body’s largest solid internal organ, weighing approximately 1.5kg, approximately 2% of an adult's total weight. It...
The best fat-burning foods
When it comes to losing weight, some foods are better than others. Most of us are aware of the negative...
The health benefits of kefir
Kefir is a drink made from the fermented milk of a cow, goat, or sheep. It contains around 30 unique...
Inguinal hernia surgery
A hernia occurs when an internal part of the body pushes through a weak place in the surrounding connective tissue...
Laser treatment for anal fistulas
Anal fistulas can cause great pain and discomfort, and almost always require surgery. They are usually the result of an...
How to relieve bloating
Feeling bloated after a meal can be uncomfortable and unpleasant. What causes bloating and what can be done to reduce...