Digestive Health

The health of every cell, tissue and organ in your body depends on healthy digestion and the absorption of nutrients from your food -- this process is essential for life and made possible through digestive enzymes. Digestive enzymes make the... Full Answer

Maintaining good digestion supports strong immunity. According to Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of the subcontinent of India, undigested food creates toxins that contribute to disease. Equal squirts (to taste) of ginger and fennel tinctures... Full Answer

Necrotizing enterocolitis is an infection and inflammation of a newborn's intestine. It can be mild or severe, leading to bowel obstruction and tissue death. Symptoms in a newborn may include a swollen or tender belly, poor appetite or throwing up,... Full Answer

Treatment for necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) varies according to the severity and extent of bowel damage. It also depends on your baby’s age, health, and medical history. For some serious cases of NEC, surgery may be necessary. Full Answer

British researchers have discovered that women with legs between 20 and 29 inches tend to have higher levels of four enzymes that indicate liver disease. It's not that leg length in and of itself contributed to liver disease, but that shorter legs... Full Answer

Stomach noises can be embarrassing but are harmless most of the time. In this video, Dr. Oz discusses when stomach noises can be a problem. Full Answer

Pooping is a natural body process, so it makes sense that changes in texture or color could have negative implications for your health. Check the color of your poop to ensure digestive health: Brown poop of any shade is normal. White or... Full Answer

Adenomatous polyps are a type of abnormal growth in the colon. While most colon polyps do not cause any problems, adenomatous polyps are thought to be the source of most colorectal cancer. Adenomatous polyps usually grow very slowly. It may be years... Full Answer

Polyps can grow on the inner surface of the nose or throat or in organs such as the large intestine (colon) or uterus. Most polyps are benign (not cancerous). But some polyps, such as those in the colon, can become cancerous over time. Full Answer

The intestine (bowel) is the long, winding, tube that is part of the digestive tract. The intestine helps to process food, extract and absorb nutrients and water, and eliminate waste. The intestine is divided into two main parts: the small intestine and... Full Answer