Gut Care

"It's just age." These 3 words show why so many older adults endure digestive issues for months or even years. Bloating? Constipation? Loss of appetite? Who cares? It is part of getting older. Families tend to do the same. It is easy to attribute every digestive problem to old age.…

A healthy gut requires more than just "good bacteria". It needs a conducive environment for the bacteria to flourish. Most people tend to think that improving gut health means taking probiotics, but the truth is that improving gut health is more complex. The average person has trillions of bacteria residing…

The most challenging part of dealing with bowel health problems isn't the symptoms, it's having to talk about it. Families can typically sense a change when a parent has to spend significantly more time in the bathroom. They may even notice a parent's food preferences shifting, particularly when they stop…

The medicine that's supposed to make you feel better might also be the reason you feel worse in a different way. Here's how it usually goes: you start a new prescription, and your original symptoms actually improve. But then something else shifts. You're not going to the bathroom as often.…

Your parent might be eating less for a reason that isn't age related. It could be due to the discomfort they feel after each meal. The change is gradual. They may stop having second helpings. Food will be left in the container. They will start to make complaints about being…

It's a topic people invariably shy away from discussing, which is understandable considering how it can impact someone's daily life. Days pass without relief, bathroom visits take longer than desired and the nagging feeling of unfinished business still lingers. We often assume tomorrow will be different, but that isn't the…