It’s hard not to think of Elvis and the song “Viva Las Vegas” when talking about the vagus nerve. You can think of the vagus nerve as the “Strip”, a road that connects the brain to digestive system. So needless to say, the vagus nerveRead More
You’ve probably heard of hemorrhoids, also called piles. They are inflamed veins that cause lumps around your anus, and they can be quite painful. Hemorrhoids can be internal or external, and it’s possible to have both types at the same time. External hemorrhoids occur underRead More
What is a thrombosed hemorrhoid? Hemorrhoids are enlarged vascular tissue in your lower rectum and anus. That’s the opening at the end of your large intestine through which stool leaves your body. Everyone has hemorrhoids. They don’t cause problems unless they swell up, however. Swollen hemorrhoidsRead More
Internal and external hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids are enlarged swollen veins in the anus and rectum. They’re also called piles. There are two main types of hemorrhoids: Internal hemorrhoids are inside the rectum and may not be visible. External hemorrhoids are located under the skin around the anus, outsideRead More
What are hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are swollen veins located around the anus or in the lower rectum. About 50 percentTrusted Source of adults experience the symptoms of hemorrhoids by the age of 50. Hemorrhoids can either be internal or external. Internal hemorrhoids develop within the anus orRead More
What is Hiatal Hernia? Any time an internal body part pushes into an area where it doesn’t belong, it’s called a hernia. The hiatus is an opening in the diaphragm — the muscular wall separating the chest cavity from the abdomen. In a hiatal herniaRead More
When deciding to take a probiotic it’s beneficial to first determine WHY you’re taking one. Do you have digestive issues or some other reason to suspect you need a probiotic? Is it because you were told they’re great, support weight management goals or improve bloating?Read More
“As you’re working on weight management, you MUST make the process as easy as possible and focus on sustainability for LONG TERM success. When you are considering procedures for weight loss, are you losing weight for today OR for 5 + years down the road?Read More
Control portion size. Learn healthy habits. See real results. The ORBERA® Gastric Balloon is a weight loss solution designed to help with portion control and ultimately improve weight loss. ORBERA® is a durable gastric balloon made out of soft silicone. While it is temporarily inRead More
Any time an internal body part pushes into an area where it doesn’t belong, it’s called a hernia. The hiatus is an opening in the diaphragm — the muscular wall separating the chest cavity from the abdomen. In a hiatal hernia (also called hiatus hernia)Read More