Caregiver Guide

Did you the food you eat travels a winding 30-foot pathway? With all that distance, you can imagine that there are often bumps along the way. Symptoms such as gas, heartburn, cramps, and indigestion are not only disruptive, but can lead to many unpleasant and occasionally unnecessary medical tests. Learn how to smooth the ride down your digestive tract.

Do you ever ask yourself why your stomach makes the noises it does? Digestion can be a noisy affair and sometimes those noises are trying to warn you about an illness.
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Belching or flatulence can be embarrassing but they don’t necessarily mean something is wrong. You can minimize gas and bloating through diet and eating habits. Like your mother said, don’t talk with your mouth full.
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Did you know there are nine separate medical terms for an upset stomach? Can you tell the difference between irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? Here's a quick primer on common digestion symptoms and conditions.
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“Wait an hour after eating before going back in the pool.” There's no medical evidence, but it does make sense to tune into your body's signals. Pain, cramping, or severe fatigue are signals that perhaps you did go back in the water too soon.
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