Food and bloating: 5 myths checked against the research
Is it really the gluten? Are beans always a problem? Five popular beliefs about food and bloating, and what controlled studies actually found.
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Straight answers about bloating, digestion and the gut after 40.
How to track whether a gut habit is actually working
Memory is a poor judge of gut symptoms. A simple tracking system shows whether a new habit is helping. Here's how to set one...
How to keep a bloating log that actually shows patterns
Memory tends to exaggerate gut symptoms. Here's a step-by-step way to track bloating, food and bowel habits so real patterns show up.
Resistant starch: your questions about cooked-and-cooled carbs
Cooling cooked rice and potatoes creates more resistant starch. What that means for your gut, what the studies found in women, and how to...
How to use lactase pills so they actually work
Lactase supplements do work in studies, but timing, dose and hidden lactose decide whether they work for you. A step-by-step guide.
Iron pills, low iron and your gut: questions answered
Why iron pills upset the stomach, whether every-other-day dosing helps, and why low iron after 40 can lead your doctor to take a closer...
How to choose a probiotic: a 7-point checklist
Choosing a probiotic takes more than grabbing the biggest number. A 7-point checklist covering strains, dose, CFU claims, quality testing and realistic expectations.
How to sleep better when reflux flares at night
Nighttime reflux costs you sleep, and lost sleep may make reflux feel worse. Here's a step-by-step plan for dinner timing, bed setup and sleep...
What supplement claims really promise, and what they don't
Supports, promotes, clinically proven, natural, doctor formulated. A myth-by-myth look at the phrases on supplement bottles and what they mean.
Calcium supplements and your gut: a checklist for women over 45
Calcium supplements can bring constipation and bloating. This checklist covers whether you need one, which form to choose and how to take it more...
How to build a gut-friendly grocery list, aisle by aisle
A step-by-step way to plan your shopping around a gut that bloats easily, from the produce aisle to the ingredient lines on snack bars.
Tight waistbands and bloating: does what you wear matter?
Why jeans feel tighter by afternoon, whether a snug waistband can affect heartburn, and what to wear on bloated days.