Intestinal inflammation

Any area of the body can be affected by inflammation—including the gut. When the gut is inflamed, it can interfere with digestion and gut health and can lead to numerous health issues. When inflammation persists in the gut, it can damage the lining of the intestines and other parts of the digestive system.

IBD has been shown to affect the eyes, skin, mouth, joints, blood, bones, and kidneys. Let’s explore how IBD can impact these areas.

How are chronic inflammation and gut health connected? Healing your gut can also help reduce chronic inflammation and heal your entire body.

Experts say that roughly 70 percent of our immune system lies in our gut, which means that if our stomach is feeling bloated and uneasy, we won't be doing so hot ourselves, either. Yet, by eating a diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods and checking…

Biotin deficiencies lead to dysbiosis of the gut and a reduction in mucus-resident microbes, leading to characteristics of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), according to a new study in mice.

Wondering what the heck is leaky gut? Learn what leaky gut is, the top causes, and 5 easy steps to heal leaky gut and reverse symptoms.

So you need a colonoscopy? Here's my personal guide on what to expect each step of the way. Told with humor, a bit of yuckiness and well the truth! Don't worry, its not that bad....really!