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Straight, No Chaser: Treating Your Gas and Gas Pains
So… you have problems with gas. What are you to do? Well, given that gas production is a natural occurrence, it’s not like you’re going to eliminate having gas (no pun intend
Straight, No Chaser: Constipation (Part 2)
You had so many questions about constipation, it was too hard to get everything out in one sitting (or was that setting)… This Straight, No Chaser addresses treatment conside
Straight, No Chaser: Constipation (Part 1)
If you remember the Al Bundy character from the TV show Married With Children, you know much of what you need to know about constipation (and hemorrhoids for that matter). When it
Straight, No Chaser: When Eating Goes Wrong, Part II – Bulimia
If you read Part I of this conversation on eating disorders (anorexia nervosa), you will recall that eating disorders are a mix of an abnormal body image combined with abnormal be
Straight, No Chaser: Hernias Are Why Your Doctor Asks You to Turn Your Head and Cough!
Hernias are an uncomfortable topic (no pun intended, for many reasons). Hernias are yet another example of body parts not being in their proper place. They are caused by weak muscl
Straight, No Chaser: Appendicitis – A Whole Lot over Quite a Little…
There’s not much that causes as much legitimate angst in parents as a child with appendicitis. In case you don’t know what the fuss is all about, the appendix is a 3 1/2 inch p
Straight, No Chaser: Got Hemorrhoids?
Yes, you do. I can hear you now. Aww, doc! Why are you talking about this first thing in the morning? Well, a lot of you have them 24 hours a day, so now is as good as a
Straight, No Chaser: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The irony of the name “irritable bowel syndrome” (IBS) is found in the connection between stress (in some cases, irritability) and symptoms. This can become a vicious cycle. Yo
Straight, No Chaser: The Gallstones of Some People
Pain is no fun. It’s always a good time to discuss topics related to your goals of eating less, eating healthier and exercising more. Let’s start with a condition especially as
Straight, No Chaser: Treating Your Gas and Gas Pains
So… you have problems with gas. What are you to do? Well, given that gas production is a natural occurrence, it’s not like you’re going to eliminate having gas (no pun intend
Straight, No Chaser: Treatment of Food Poisoning
The vomiting, diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps and all around bad feelings you may get with food poisoning is extremely unpleasant. We’ve previously discussed preventative measu
You Sensitivity
I actually think I can now tell the difference in whether the food I’m eating is healthy or toxic. –JES After living in your body for several years, you can know what your
Straight, No Chaser: Ulcers – I Can’t Believe You Ate the Whole Thing!
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) has an increasing incidence in the general population and particularly so in the elderly due the liberal use of NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory a
Straight No Chaser: Gluten, Wheat and Celiac Disease
One of the reasons I enjoy writing this blog is it brings me closer to understanding you. As you respond to posts or query me, I get to better appreciate the breadth of your conce
Straight, No Chaser: Travelers' Diarrhea
This is the time of year in the U.S. when you wished you were somewhere else. (Hawaii, Africa, Australia or Mexico for a Valentine’s Day cruise, anyone?) Unfortunately, somet
Straight, No Chaser: The Gall(stones) of Some People
Now that we’ve gotten past the twin holidays associated with large meals, it’s a good time to discuss topics related to your New Year’s resolutions of eating less, eating hea
Straight, No Chaser: "Abnormally" Foul-Smelling Stools
Obligatory disclaimer: this blog is in response to a reader request (Thank you?), not a commentary on the quality of your Thanksgiving cuisine… and we’re off… There
From the Health Library of SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: “Does eating yogurt with probiotics help weight loss?”
According to the available medical literature, if you eat yogurt with probiotics before or after you eat, it will break down all the fat you have ingested. This does retard weight
Straight, No Chaser: Hernias – Turn Your Head and Cough!
Hernias are an uncomfortable topic (no pun intended, for many reasons). Hernias are yet another example of body parts not being in their proper place. They are caused by weak muscl
Straight, No Chaser: Appendicitis – A Whole Lot over Quite a Little…
There’s not much that causes as much legitimate angst in parents as a child with appendicitis. In case you don’t know what the fuss is all about, the appendix is a 3 1/
