Obesity is the single largest contributor to declining health suffered by Americans (and for that matter the world community). Obesity rates have increased across the board in all population demographics in the United States over the last several decades. The statistics are staggering and if a sea-change in attitudes about learning to live and eat a healthier lifestyle, Americans (who lead the world in this sad statistic) will continue to suffer and die from obesity. This article by Ronald Uy is a comprehensive condensed snapshot on obesity and not only covers the statistics, but details the measures government and even the manufacturers of food products are responding to this life-or-death subject.
You are quietly sitting at the dinner table after a big meal, sipping your favorite soda when all of a sudden you feel this sudden rush of air flowing into your mouth. You pass out the air through your mouth and everyone hears that familiar sound, you just “burped.” Burping or belching is a natural [...]
Did you know chocolate has many health benefits? Find out in this H.I.C. article everything you ever wanted to know about Chocolate and how it effects your health and digestion.
Have you ever experienced a gut feeling that made you do something different than you were going to? Well it’s not a coincidence. Modern research has started to uncover a mysterious but physical connection between the nervous system and the digestive system. Read on as H.I.C author and contributor Dr. Seth Pearl explores this topic in detail.
Ever wonder why some people just can’t seem to keep their weight down or why some people keep on eating and never get fat? Some of us go to great lengths just to keep our weight down. Society has placed so much value in keeping a slim figure that being healthy means keeping a slim figure. Read this new article by H.I.C. staff and contributor Ronlad Uy to find out more!
Bleeding in the digestive tract is always a serious matter and can be the result of various conditions. Some causes can be life-threatening, but most conditions can be cured or controlled, such as hemorrhoids and ulcers. If bleeding occurs in the digestive tract, it is critical to find the source of the bleeding. Bleeding can [...]
Inguinal Hernias are the most common type of hernia. The abdominal wall acts as a container which keeps abdominal contents such as organs and intestines in place. Groin hernias make up for 75 percent of all abdominal-wall hernias. Studies show that men are 25 times more likely to suffer from this health condition. Inguinal Hernias [...]
There are several medical procedures for Kidney Stones. The method of treatment depends on the individual situation. When kidney stones cannot pass on their own with the added consumption of water, the stone may be too large to pass, causing bleeding, or blocking urine flow, medical intervention is urgently needed . This H.I.C. Digestive Health article will give the reader the information on the various medical procedures available to them.
