Helicobacter pylori (H. Pylori)

Written on February 6th, 2011 by Keesha Ewers in Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Diet and Nutrition, Digestion, GERD, Gut Dysbiosis, H. Pylori, Stress, Ulcers

What Is H. Pylori? H. pylori is a bacterium that infects the human stomach and duodenum (upper part of the small intestine). It is one of the most common infections found in humans worldwide. H.pylori can resist the acidic environment and cause inflammation in the stomach and duodenum. It is strongly linked to the development [...]

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Written on February 6th, 2011 by Keesha Ewers in Colitis, Colon Hydrotherapy, Constipation, Crohn's Disease, Digestion, Digestive Enzymes, GAPS Diet, General Health, Gut Dysbiosis, IBD

What is IBD? IBD is the name given to a group of disorders that cause the intestines to be chronically inflamed. Crohn’s Disease (CD) and Ulcerative Colitis (UC) are two very common types of IBD. In CD, ulcers (open sores) are seen along the length of the large and small intestines. CD usually spares the [...]

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