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Think about your morning rush: chai in one hand, phone in the other, no time for a full workout. What if 10 minutes of sweat could slash bowel cancer risks and even slow its growth? A groundbreaking study from Newcastle University shows exactly that, proving short, intense bursts trigger blood changes that fight cancer cells…
The human digestive system is a finely balanced network, yet even minor disruptions can lead to conditions that affect daily life. Gastroparesis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) are two such disorders that, while distinct in origin, can cause similar digestive discomfort and impact well-being. Gastroparesis occurs when the stomach empties more slowly than normal, leading…
The idea that “the bladder is often not the villain” is a powerful reframe for anyone living with constant bathroom trips or surprise leaks. Instead of seeing the bladder as weak or defective, doctors like urologist Dr Tarek Pacha invite patients to look at its noisy neighbour in the pelvis: the rectum. When the bowel…
Chronic constipation affects many people, and while it may seem harmless, it can lead to headache, bloating, gas, and severe headaches, not to forget the immense frustration. Besides drinking enough water, and exercising, the consumption of high-fiber fruits helps people achieve regular bowel movements, because these foods increase stool volume, and make stools softer. Take…
Constipation is a chronic condition, experienced by millions of people from across the globe. The inability to empty your bowels can be extremely frustrating, and can lead to bloating, heaviness, and headache. Usually, a complete overhaul of diet helps in reducing constipation – this can be achieved by reducing processed carbs, increasing fiber, and drinking…
Everyone has wondered at some point if they are “going” often enough. For some, it is a daily routine; for others, it happens every few days. According to a peer-reviewed study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology, most healthy adults have between three bowel movements per day and three per week. That wide range…
For many, the bathroom serves as a rare private escape, a place to scroll through social media, think quietly, or catch up on messages. While these habits may seem harmless, experts warn that certain common washroom practices can quietly harm digestion, disrupt bowel movements, and even affect long-term gut health. Harvard-trained gastroenterologist Dr Saurabh Sethi…
Constipation is a frustrating problem that almost everyone faces at some point. Long hours of straining on the toilet, incomplete evacuation, or hard stools can make bathroom visits stressful and uncomfortable. But what if the solution lies not in medicines but in simply adjusting how you sit? Recently, gastroenterologist Dr Joseph Salhab, known on Instagram…
A soluble fiber type that creates a gel-like material which, when combined with water and taken, can aid in controlling bowel movements by softening stool and providing bulk in cases of diarrhea. Psyllium has arabinoxylan, which is prebiotic and enhances the gut microbiome and, in particular, elevates bacteria that produce butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid….
