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The Most Common Intestinal Worms and How to Recognize Them
Spotting the signs of tapeworm, pinworm, hookworm, and moreYou’re feeling a bit under the weather but aren’t totally sure why. Could worms be the culprit? Don’t panic—intestinal worms are pretty easy to detect on...
How to
Deworm Yourself
Believe it or not, deworming isn’t just for pets. This process is for anyone with a parasite infection, whether it’s tapeworm, pinworm, hookworm, or something else. While these infections can be serious, they’re ea...
How to Give Yourself a DIY Enema Safely
Step-by-step instructions on administering your own enema to relieve constipation Feeling constipated? Giving yourself an enema at home is a quick way to relieve your systems and clean out your bowels. If you’ve never ...
How to Make a Homemade Enema: Everything You Need to Know
Relieve constipation with this easy at-home enema recipeYou may need an enema if you deal with frequent constipation or to treat bowel conditions, help detoxify, or prep for bowel surgery. If you've talked with your doct...
How to
Improve Your Digestive Health
Experts agree that good digestive health is important for absorbing nutrients from the food you eat, but digestive problems can occur if your system isn't running properly. Although digestive problems may be uncomfortabl...
Why Does My Poop Smell Like Metal?
A comprehensive look at stool odors and what they meanYour bowel movements tell you a lot about what’s going on in your body, so you’re probably alarmed if your stool has suddenly developed a metallic odor. Breathe ...
14 Beverages that Make You Poop Quickly
Find constipation relief with one of these laxative drinksIf you're struggling with constipation, you're in the right place. There are a variety of drinks, mixtures, and solutions that can help stimulate a bowel movement...
How to
Digest Food Faster
Digestion breaks down food into smaller parts, allowing your body to take full advantage of the energy and nutrients it contains. Different foods break down in different ways, with some digesting faster than others. Alth...
How to
Relieve Constipation with Abdominal Massage
Constipation is a common condition that affects people of all ages. Individuals with constipation have very few bowel movements, such as once every three days, or have stools that may be hard, dry, small, painful, or dif...
How to
Take Care of Your Digestive System
Your digestive system consists of the organs that break down, absorb, and dispose of the foods and nutrients that you eat. Keeping your digestive system healthy is very important for your overall health and long-term qua...
How to
Fix an Upset Stomach
There are many reasons why your stomach might be upset. Sometimes it seems silly to go to a doctor if it's just something that's not sitting well with you. Here are some ideas to keep the nausea at bay.
How to Stop Hiccups in Babies and Newborns
What causes baby hiccups & how to prevent themHiccups in newborns and babies are completely normal and don’t bother your baby much, if at all. If you want to relieve your little one’s hiccups, there are several simp...
How to
Keep Your Stomach Quiet in Public
Does your stomach lurch and groan at the worst possible moments? Uncomfortable and unflattering stomach noises can be an unfortunate consequence of many things. Fortunately, whether your talkative tummy is the fault of h...
How to
Get Rid of Gas Pains
Intestinal gas (bloating) is typically caused by the fermentation of undigested food in the large intestine by "friendly" bacteria.. 24 August 2021. Fermentation produces gas, which distends and bloats the intestines and...
How to
Relieve Epigastric Pain
If you’ve ever had heartburn or felt a burning, dull sort of ache in your chest near the top of your stomach, you’ve experienced epigastric pain. While this can be uncomfortable, it is treatable with at-home remedies...
How to
Perform a Juice Fast
Juice fasting is ideal for cleansing the body of toxins and aiding with weight loss. It's also a healthier type of detox than a simple water fast, especially for people new to fasting, as your body is still receiving hig...
How to
Stop Flatulence
Although passing gas can be embarrassing, everyone does it! It's normal for your body to produce gas as it digests food.. 24 August 2021. You can expect to release gas about 20 times per day by burping or farting, which...
How to
Get Rid of Smelly Gas
While flatulence affects all people and is considered a normal part of life, it can be embarrassing to pass gas when it’s accompanied by an unpleasant, smelly odor. If you have frequent, smelly gas, there are ways to g...
How to
Diagnose Gallstones
It can be hard to diagnose gallstones yourself, because while there are some signs you can watch for, a lot of people won't experience noticeable symptoms. Our guide covers those symptoms, as well as the tests your docto...
How to
Relieve Gas
Excessive gas can cause pain, bloating, and moments of embarrassment. The production of gas in the digestive system is directly related to the food we eat and the way it is eaten, so changing diet and eating habits are t...