Heartburn in early pregnancy is quite common and there is couple of reasons for this. When a woman is pregnant her hormone levels increase which causes the ligaments of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) to soften. This means it is…

Irritable bowel syndrome is a diagnosis given to people with a wide range of symptoms including: bloated stomach, diarrhoea, constipation, excess wind/gas, painful stomach cramps etc. In other words it is often used as a blanket term to cover most…

Hemorrhoids are swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum and anus, and approximately 50% of the world’s population has had this condition by the time they reach the age of 50. Only a small number of those with hemorrhoids seek…

You may be concerned that you or someone you love is exhibiting early signs of Alzheimer’s disease, or some other condition leading to progressive and debilitating dementia. Subtle symptoms such as loss of recall of common word or names, or…

If you have just discovered you are suffering from Chrons disease and you’re already struggling with gaining extra pounds to stay healthy, you should be more worried than usual about your condition. There is a proven, albeit indirect, link between…