These days, digestive health problems have become not only a regular topic of conversation, but they’ve also ballooned into a billion-dollar ... Read More
Digestive Disorders
Is Gluten Making You Sick? Look For These Top Signs!
Gluten-free bread, gluten-free pizza, what is the big deal behind gluten-free eating? Is it healthier for you? If you’re someone who has ... Read More
The 3 Types Of Pain That Could Mean Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
As many as 60 million people - that’s 20 percent of Americans - deal with it irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is a chronic condition ... Read More
Pain in Your Stomach: What it Could Really Be!
We all experience occasional stomach pain now and then and sometimes that pain has us making a mad dash to the washroom. But what if you ... Read More
Crohn’s Disease: Could You Have It and Not Know?
Have you ever felt that something was not quite right with your body, but everyone else said you’re fine or they try to tell you it’s not ... Read More
Can Your Cookware Cause This Disease?
Findings from a new study report toxic chemicals in a variety of products are associated with an increased risk of celiac disease in ... Read More
Treatments For Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Aren’t One-Size-Fits-All
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an often misunderstood and underdiagnosed condition that affects about 15.3 million people in the United ... Read More
My Story: “Gutless But Glamorous”
The BlackDoctor.org ‘My Story’ series features real stories of health triumphs written by and about our readers. Do you have a health and ... Read More
What Your Bowels Say About Your Health
Yes, this is probably not a dinner topic, but it's quite an important one. What your body releases may be saying a whole lot about your ... Read More
Gut Health 101: 4 Simple Ways To Better Gut Health
The gut is made up of organs that are in charge of removing toxins from the body, digestion, and absorbing vitamins and nutrients. These ... Read More
Q&A: How Do I Control My Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Q: What can I do to control irritable bowel syndrome? - L. K. Sign Up for the Black Doctor Newsletter! A: Irritable bowel ... Read More
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: What It Is And How To Heal
Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorder, meaning symptoms are caused by changes in how the GI tract works. ... Read More