Digestive System blog
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...
Foods for a flat stomach
Swelling of the digestive system is a common ailment associated with large meals, carbonated beverages, or digestive problems. However, there...
Useful tips for spring
During spring, plants experience a huge blossoming of life and animals reappear with enormous energy. It is the time of...
Is surgery the best option for a hiatal hernia?
The oesophageal hiatus is an opening in the diaphragm (the muscle that separates the abdomen from the chest) through which...