The gut, second brain
Digestive Health
Microbiota, reflux, intolerances, irritable bowel: taking daily care of your digestive system.
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Gut Microbiota: Your Second Brain
The gut microbiota regulates digestion, immunity, and even mood. Understanding its function to take care of it.
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Gastroesophageal Reflux: Soothing Heartburn
GERD affects 10 to 20% of adults. Postural measures, diet, and medication to regain comfort.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Learning to Live with It
IBS affects 10 to 15% of the population. No organic lesion, but very real symptoms. The FODMAP diet and mind-body approaches are game-changers.
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Lactose intolerance: should you cut out all dairy products?
Lactose intolerance is dose-dependent. Most intolerant people can consume moderate amounts of dairy without symptoms.
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Celiac disease vs. gluten sensitivity: two different realities
Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune disease that requires a strict lifelong gluten-free diet. Non-celiac sensitivity is less understood.
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Crohn's Disease: Living With Chronic Inflammation
Crohn's disease causes patchy inflammation anywhere in the digestive tract and follows a relapsing course.
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Ulcerative Colitis: Managing Flares and Remissions
UC differs from Crohn's: inflammation is continuous, superficial, and confined to the colon and rectum.
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GERD: When Reflux Becomes Disease
Gastroesophageal reflux disease affects 10-20% of adults in Western countries. Long-term acid suppression deserves regular reassessment.
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Gallstones: When Surgery Is Necessary
Gallstones affect 10-15% of adults in industrialized countries. Symptoms determine management.
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Fatty Liver Disease: The Silent Epidemic
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is now the most common chronic liver disease worldwide, driven by metabolic syndrome.
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Bloating: A Common but Manageable Symptom
Bloating affects up to 30% of adults. Simple, evidence-based steps often bring relief.
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Acute Gastroenteritis: Rehydrate and Recover
Most acute gastroenteritis is viral, self-limited, and managed with oral rehydration.
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Peptic Ulcer: H. pylori and NSAIDs
Most peptic ulcers are caused by Helicobacter pylori infection or chronic NSAID use.
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Gastroesophageal Reflux: Extinguishing Heartburn Permanently
Lifestyle, PPIs, anti-reflux surgery: adapting the solution to the severity of reflux.
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Crohn's disease and UC: living with IBD
Diarrhea, pain, flares: understanding IBD and new biological treatments.