The causes of acid reflux include trigger foods that can weaken the esophageal muscle that can lead to the backup of the stomach contents. Each individual responds differently to foods and might have their own specific triggers. Take note that fatty foods have been considered as common triggers. As for coconut oil, it has high […]
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Most of us suspect food poisoning every time a family member experiences diarrhea and vomiting. Luckily, food poisoning does not occur frequently since most cases of diarrhea and vomiting in children are triggered by simple viral infections acquired in school or daycare centers. On the other hand, food poisoning is still common and millions of
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Prevalence of Bulimia Nervosa in the United States is around 0.3% of the total population yet only around 16% of those affected seek treatment. This conditionis more commonly seen in young women than in men with an average age of onset of 20 years old. It is usually associated with childhood and parental obesity but
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Most of us have experienced diarrhea every now and then. Diarrhea can cause a lot of discomfort and can lead to some embarrassing moments if the individual is in public. If an individual has diarrhea and not sure what to do, there are measures to manage the condition. The treatment may depend on the exact
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Celiac disease is considered as an autoimmune disease involving the small intestines due to intolerance to gluten. Take note that gluten is a protein present in various cereal grains such as rye, wheat and barley. The symptoms of celiac disease include abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss and diminished absorption of nutrients from the intestines. This
