Auteur/autrice : Alexis Roger

Acute gastroenteritis commonly called ‘stomach flu’ is a disease caused by viruses that trigger an inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract (stomach and intestines). The incubation time of the gastroenteritis virus is between 24 to 72 hours. Common symptoms of gastroenteritis are stomach pain, nausea, non-bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, headache, mild fever and vomiting. Severe acute diarrhea of…

To do or not to do a ‘detox treatment’ ? The term ‘DETOX‘ is an abbreviation of ‘detoxification’ meaning the elimination of toxins from the body (blood, kidney and intestine) beginning with a cleansing of the liver. The purpose of a food detox is to cleanse the body, help it function better, boost immunity and prevent certain health…

How to help constipation ? Constipation is a transit problem that affects many people, adults and children, pregnant women and the elderly. Fortunately, there are natural solutions against constipation. In the previous article: « Natural Laxative – 12 remedies for Instant Constipation Relief« , we described the properties of the first 6 natural remedies to end the…

Are you looking for a natural laxative to fight against constipation ? It is called a natural laxative, a substance of vegetable or mineral origin which accelerates intestinal transit with the aim of facilitating bowel movement and stopping constipation. I invite you to discover 12 natural remedies for instant constipation relief. But before this, it…

Age, genetic predisposition, taking certain medications and muscle weakness of the abdominal wall are some of the causes that give rise to acute or chronic constipation. But a greater number of people suffer from constipation simply due to a diet low in dietary fiber. There has food contributing to the problem of constipation and others…

What is a colon polyp ? Polyps of the large bowel cancer are they ? What are the different types of polyps and how do we distinguish them ? What are the symptoms of the presence of a colorectal polyp ? How is a colon polyp diagnosed, and what are the screening tests ? How…

Almost everyone experiences constipation from time to time for various reasons. So what exactly is meant by chronic constipation ? We’re talking about chronic constipation exactly in the cases where the constipation lasts more than six months. There are people who go to the toilet only once a week and do so for years. Some…

Do you feel a burning sensation in the chest (behind the breastbone) and throat ? Do you ever happen to regurgitate liquid or food in the mouth ? Do these symptoms appear more intensely after meals ? Do you feel an unpleasant, bitter or acid taste in your mouth ? Most likely you have gastro-esophageal…