EPI 101
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, or EPI, is the inability to properly digest food due to a lack of digestive enzymes made by the pancreas. What is…
Digestive Disorders
What Is EPI?
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is a condition characterized by deficiency of the exocrine pancreatic enzymes, resulting in the inability to digest food properly, or maldigestion.…
Natural Ways To Avoid & Relieve Irregularity
What does it mean to be regular? What does it mean to be constipated? Most people average a bowel movement somewhere between once a day…
Conditions That Lead To EPI
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency occurs in chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, autoimmune disorders such as Crohn’s disease and systemic lupus erythematosis and patients that have had parts…
3-Minute Health Fixes
So you want to kick your healthy living up a notch? Good for you! But where to start? Well, it’s a combination of quick and…
Is Exercise Giving You Heartburn?
Did you know that physical activity can cause heartburn in some people? But if exercise makes your heartburn worse, that doesn’t mean you should give…
How Late Is Too Late To Eat?
Checking a clock may be as helpful as counting calories when it comes to controlling body weight. According to experts, people who snack after 8…
The Best Foods For Your Digestion
Why is digestion such a problem for some people? Generally, it has to do with food processing and preparation. It’s best to avoid some food—like…
Old-School Food Remedies That Doctors Love
Today, we rely a lot on modern medicine and drugs. But, many times, our grandparents relied on cures that could be found in the kitchen.…
Foods That May Trigger GERD
(BlackDoctor.org) – GERD occurs when a faulty valve between the stomach and esophagus allows stomach contents to flow back into the esophagus. Symptoms of GERD include…
Listeria Facts You Need To Know
(BlackDoctor.org) — Are you at risk from listeria, the deadly bacteria now in the news because of contaminated cantaloupe? The death toll is rising in…
What’s Your Gut Pain Really Mean?
(BlackDoctor.org) — Your stomach is cramping, you’re in pain, and you’re afraid to venture too far from your bathroom. What’s going on? You may have…
Is Celiac Disease A Threat For Blacks?
(BlackDoctor.org) — For more than twenty years, October has been designated “Celiac Disease Awareness Month” in both the United States and Canada. But while there’s…
How To Manage Ulcerative Colitis
(BlackDoctor.org) — If you’ve recently been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, you may worry that you’ll have to put your life on hold. Fortunately, ulcerative colitis…
Stomach Pain Facts & Myths
(BlackDoctor.org) – Tummy trouble is never a fun thing. Aches and pains can keep you from enjoying your meal, going to work and in general…
Natural Remedies For Tummy Troubles
(BlackDoctor.org) — What’s the very first step to help minimize digestive trouble? Keep away from the heat!! Staying away from certain foods can help calm the flames of…
