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INTESTINES  

What would we do without our intestines?

The San Diego Chargers have to be sitting at home kicking themselves. The praise and poise given to this year's Superbowl champion is going to eat them and their intestines, because they could have been Superbowl participants if it weren't for a little bad luck.

The term 'inflammatory bowel disease' is often used in describing chronic, inflammatory disorders that usually affect both the small and the large intestines. A prime example of this problem is Crohn's disease.

Halting the birth of a premature baby often occurs when the mother goes into early labor, but new research indicates that using drugs to stop pregnancy carries some risks including brain damage and problems with the intestines.

If you are from the south, you no doubt are familiar with chitlins. This southern and sometimes called soul-food dish is made from the intestines of pigs.

New research shows that the appendix functions as a safe place to store a surplus quantity of helpful bacteria and other microbes in case a disease wipes the body of all its microbes through severe diarrhea.

Researchers at Duke University Medical Center theorize that the human appendix might protect the good bacteria needed for digestion, and help repopulate the intestines with that bacteria after a severe illness.

When the intestines take in copper from our food, the copper then builds up in the liver and injures the liver's tissues. This is called Wilson's disease.

Because the LAP-BAND® procedure does not bypass any portion of the intestines, patients who have the gastric banding operation may not experience some of the Roux-en-Y operation's more distressing side effects.

Abigail Taylor underwent emergency surgery after Friday's incident and is in stable condition. What was left of her intestines had to be removed.

Beaver fever is also known as giardia infections. Giardias are a tiny parasite that infects the intestines, and cause diarrhea. Normally, this disease will be found in British Columbia, and generally campers need to be more aware on preventing giardia.

Pinworms are tiny white parasites that live in the intestines. The female crawls out through the anus and lays her eggs, causing itching.

E. coli is a bacteria that naturally lives in the intestines of mammals, but certain strains can cause disease.

People use the term "gut feeling", but of course they don't originate in the stomach or intestines! These feelings that most of us experience at one time or another actually originate in the right side of the brain.

ETEC strain produce toxins that stimulate the lining of the intestines causing secretion of diarrhea. Precautionary steps prevent the bacteria & available treatment options. Iomai Corp developed the first vaccine for ETEC.

. Newly vaccinated infants have reportedly been admitted with life-threatening twisting of the intestines. This serious condition is intessusception and is the reason why the original rotavirus vaccine was pulled from the market years ago.

Giardia is caused by a one-celled organism that is found in water across the globe, a protozoan that attaches to your intestines and can bother you for weeks on end.

IBS is one of the most commonly diagnosed disorders. It is important to remember that IBS is not a disease and will not do any harm to the intestines.

If you are preparing to have a colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, or certain types of x-rays, your intestines will need to be as empty as possible.

Do you suffer from constipation on a regular basis? The problem may be a lack of fiber in your diet. A high fiber diet keeps your intestines healthy and keeps things moving along the way they should.

Although bird flu is naturally carried in the intestines of wild birds it usually has no effect on them.

An ulcer occurs when an open sore or hole forms, in the lining of the stomach, intestines or esophagus. Within each location, referred to certain type of ulcer. GERD attributed to an ulcer, when liquid content regurgitates back into the esophagus.

Finding its way into popular fiber supplements but available on its own, psyllium husk provides the ultimate one-herb colon cleanse.

Bird Flu / Avian Influenza: Birds carrying virus in their intestines, and contagious to other birds. Human contact with infected bird body fluid causes type of influenza, can be serious and cause death. Treatment: Kimichi recipe, Tamiflu & Relenza.

A thirty-six-year-old construction worker withered in pain as the ambulance rushed him to the hospital. Andy's cramps were excruciating and he thought he was going to die.

People with non-insulin dependent (or Type II) diabetes are either unable to make enough insulin, or their bodies do not respond normally to the insulin their bodies make.

Capsule Endoscopy (CE), that replaces the endoscope for better diagnosis of intestinal disorders. A small capsule that is swallowed transmits images during the journey through the gastrointestinal tract. Upgraded CE operates by remote control.

Keeping the immune system healthy requires taking care of the body as a whole. Eating a balanced diet of fresh, whole foods, getting adequate rest, moderate exercise, and managing stress are all ways to support immunity.

This article will provide a brief overview of Crohn's disease.

Some foods actually contribute to the development of cancer; other foods lessen the risk. Lowering fat, calorie content, meat and alcohol consumption and switching from an animal-based diet to a plant-based diet may help prevent different kinds of cancer.

Mad Cow Disease/BSE effects the nervous system of cattle. Infected cattle that contain BSE cause Creutzfeldt - Jackob or CJD in people. The disease can eventually cause death. Cause of BSE is contaminated protein - Prion. The USDA began testing for BSE.

Mercury poisoning can be mis-diagnosed as allergies, Alzheimer's, anxiety, asthma, colitis, bipolar disease, lupus, Parkinson's disease, insomnia, or multiple sclerosis.

E-coli and Salmonella are two words that are commonly known amongst American households. If you still worry about the food you eat or want information about foodborn bacteria or toxins, this is a must read article to gain understanding.

The effects before and after acholol consumption. A realistic look at what is actually happening when alcohol is consumed.

Vitamins two groups: water soluble & fat soluble Vitamins. There are nine water soluble vitamins & four fat soluble vitamins. Vitamins found in various foods, have their own benefits, &problems associated to deficiencies. All available in supplements.

A guide to shopping for and choosing vitamins, multivitamins, and other health supplements.

Fibromyalgia is a debilitating disease that is becoming more common. Treatment can be difficult because of drug side effects and dietary and other restrictions.

Over 150 million people world wide are living with diabetes and all of us need to know the facts, chances are you know someone who has diabetes.

Many weight loss plans are expensive or unhealthy, but there are ways to shed extra pounds while improving your health overall. Here are 10 simple and realistic tips for getting in shape and staying there without spending money or harming your body.

Foot Reflexology's earliest dating goes back to approximately 2330 B.C. where it is depicted in cave drawings in Egypt.

Managing Type II Diabetes requires changes in the way you live. Changes in diet and exercise are necessary if you are going to avoid complications and live a longer and healithier life.

What about colonics? Is filling your belly with 20 gallons of water harmful or beneficial? What do practitioners claim, and have their claims any scientific basis? What kind of risks do I take?

This article explores the symptoms and diagnoses of ovarian cancer as well as the medical treatments.

There are so many people close to me, who have serious and some terminal illnesses. I have researched colonics as a natural alternative to medicine, with the intention of providing my body with the best I can, to ensure myself a healthy and prolong life.

The bloated, uncertain feeling in your lower stomach that makes you want to stay at home next to your bathroom still hasn't gone away. It's been at least two weeks and you are starting to get worried. Does this sound familiar?

The link between autism and vaccines is still being hotly contested by government officials, but is there a conflict of interest that overrides the good of the people in these studies?

Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease is fast becoming one of the most prevalent diseases of the twenty first century. Almost half of adult Americans experience heartburn at least once a month.

A summary of the four fat soluble vitamins. You need to monitor your intake of these vitamins as they are much easier to reach the UL (upper limit) of tolerance.

Colonics, or colon hydrotherapy, are gaining in popularity. While there is no conclusive evidence backing up claims from practitioners many people are still deciding to give it a try.