Digestive Disorders
The Digestive System
Our food
digestion system (mouth,
esophagus,
stomach, small
intestine, large
intestine) helps us to obtain energy and nutrients from food. Carbohydrate,
fats and protein
are each digested differently within the gastrointestinal tract, but surplus
calories from these three nutrients are ALL converted to body fat. Malabsorption,
bad eating habits, infections and food toxins can cause digestive disorders
including: Indigestion,
Dyspepsia,
Constipation, Diarrhea,
Gastroenteritis,
and other digestion
problems, or even food
poisoning.
Lactose Intolerance
This digestive problem is caused by a lack
of the digestive enzyme lactase. There is no "special treatment"
for lactase deficiency. The only way to control symptoms is by dietary
means.
Lactase supplements are available to help
boost lactase levels, although these are typically beneficial for only
some individuals. Like other food intolerances, lactose intolerance can
appear suddenly during mid-life, after the menopause.
Lactose
Intolerance & Lactase Deficiency
Lactose-Free Eating Plan
Sources of Calcium For Lactose
Intolerant
Lactose in Processed Foods
Lactose-Free Diet Menu
List of Lactose-Free Foods
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Treatment for IBS may include dietary methods,
such as switching to a high fiber diet, the use of fiber supplements,
laxatives, and other medications.
Guide
to Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Diet Treatment For Irritable
Bowel
Reduce Insoluble Fiber Intake
Soluble Fiber Supplements for IBS
Diet Modification for IBS
More Diet Advice For IBS Patients
Exercise is Important
in IBS Diet Management
IBS Diet Menu
Candida
The purpose of a candida reduction diet
is to eliminate those foods that "feed" the yeast infestation,
by rigid adherence to a "restricted foods list."
Guide
to Candida Diet
Foods to Eliminate on Candida
Diet Plan
Foods to Eat on Candida Diet
Gluten Intolerance
At present, the only treatment for gluten
intolerance disease is to follow a gluten-free diet, and eliminate all
foods that contain wheat, rye, barley and (often) oats.
Celiac
Disease & Gluten-Free Diet
Advice About Diet for Celiacs
Details of Gluten-Free Diet
Vegetables and Fruits for
Celiacs
Dairy Foods, Meats and Protein
Fats, Sweets, Condiments,
and Beverages
Gluten in Processed Foods
Gluten-Free Diet Menu
Diverticulosis
A low-fiber diet is considered to be the
main cause of diverticular problems.
Diverticulosis
and Diverticulitis
Diet Treatment for Diverticulitis
Fiber Foods for Diverticulosis
Advice About Increasing Fiber
Intake
Women's Health
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a common
condition affecting up to 75 percent of women. PMS symptoms vary widely
and typically occur up to 14 days before the menstrual period... read
more about PMS below.
Guide
to Premenstrual Syndrome
Healthy PMS Diet and Eating Plan
More About PMS Diet
Problem Foods For PMS Sufferers
PMS Diet Menu
Cellulite
My advice: eat as healthily as possible,
exercise regularly and be happy! This combination might not eliminate
your cellulite, but it will help you to live longer, which can be quite
useful. Read more below.
Diet
for Cellulite
Healthy Eating For Cellulite
Sufferers
Foods to Omit When Trying to
Reduce Cellulite
Exercise Helps Reduce Risk
of Cellulite
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
(PCOS)
It is thought that up to 10 percent of
women may have PCOS, even though many patients may not know it because
their symptoms may be misdiagnosed as (eg) PMS or stress... read more
about PCOS below.
Guide
to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The Role of Insulin in PCOS
Best Diet For PCOS and Insulin Insensitivity
Low-GI Diet For PCOS
PCOS Diet Menu
PCOS Diet & Lifestyle Studies
Pregnancy
Find answers to questions like: how much
weight should you gain during pregnancy, when is it gained, what is the
weight used for, what foods, vitamins, minerals and calories should you
eat, what foods should you avoid, how to get more help and support. Read
more below.
Weight
Increase During Pregnancy
Risks of Unhealthy Weight
Gain
Health Complications
of Obesity For Pregnant Moms
Obesity in Pregnancy: Risk
of Birth Defects
Diet Nutrition and Pregnancy
Folic Acid Needs When
Pregnant
Iron Needs
Calcium Needs
Nutrition for Expectant
Mothers
Foods to Avoid When Pregnant
Nutritional Resources
Menopause
What are the best eating habits to reduce
symptoms of menopause? Read more below.
Guide
to Menopause, Weight & Diet
Best Diet Foods For Menopause
Foods to Restrict During Menopause
Best Vitamins For Menopausal
Women
Best Minerals For Menopausal
Women
See also:
Healthy Diet and Eating Advice
GI Diet Method
Please Note: The above advice about
diet and eating habits is offered for general educational purposes only.
If you suffer from specific symptoms, of any of the above conditions,
please consult your physician for advice.
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