What is exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, and who should get tested?
When the pancreas doesn't make enough digestive enzymes, symptoms can look like everyday bloating. Here are the signs, risk factors, tests and treatment.
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Straight answers about bloating, digestion and the gut after 40.
A day on a GLP-1 medication: a routine for a calmer stomach
Nausea, constipation and early fullness are common on GLP-1 medications, especially after dose increases. A realistic daily routine, and when to call your doctor.
A daily probiotic routine that makes your trial count
A simple day-in-the-life routine for taking a probiotic: when to take it, where to keep it, how to score bloating, and when to decide...
Can probiotics affect your mood? A look at the evidence
So-called psychobiotics get a lot of attention. Here's what brain scans, a failed mouse-to-human test and pooled trials actually show about probiotics and mood.
Before you buy a debloat supplement: a label checklist
Debloat and detox products often mix diuretics, laxatives and herbs. This checklist helps you see what an ingredient list is really doing.
A day of gut-friendly habits for perimenopause
A realistic, hour-by-hour day built for a perimenopausal gut, from breakfast and coffee timing to an after-lunch walk, an earlier dinner and better sleep.
How to reintroduce foods after a low-FODMAP trial
The elimination phase is a test, not a destination. A step-by-step guide to bringing FODMAP foods back, and why it matters for the long...
Exercise without stomach trouble: a pre-workout checklist
Heartburn, cramps or a sudden bathroom dash can make workouts miserable. This checklist covers timing, intensity, fluids and food.
A fizz-free ginger lemon cooler for bloated afternoons
A simple still drink with fresh ginger, lemon and a little maple syrup, plus an honest look at what research does and doesn't say...
A day of gentle fiber: an easy routine for a sensitive gut
One realistic day of spreading fiber out, from breakfast to dinner, with a short walk and a quick check-in built in. Adapt it to...
Digestion after gallbladder removal: what the research says
Loose stools, urgency or gas months after gallbladder surgery are common and often explainable. What studies show about symptoms, bile acids and diet.
Diverticulosis and diverticulitis: 6 myths vs. facts
You probably don't need to give up popcorn. Six common myths about diverticular disease, and what guidelines and long-term studies actually show.