Appendicitis treatments don't always look like what you see in the movies, when a character is rushed to the operating room. Even though surgery is still a go-to procedure, many people with uncomplicated appendicitis can be treated with medication alone. You got that right: Appendicitis treatment without surgery is a …
Read More »You May Not Need Surgery if You Have Appendicitis—Here's Why
Appendicitis treatments don't always look like what you see in the movies, when a character is rushed to the operating room. Even though surgery is still a go-to procedure, many people with uncomplicated appendicitis can be treated with medication alone. You got that right: Appendicitis treatment without surgery is a …
Read More »12 Ways to Get Rid of Your Hiccups Fast
Hiccups are normal; they happen to almost everyone. Yet they're highly annoying every single time you come down with them. And if hiccups don't go away fast, they can become uncomfortable, even embarrassing. Sometimes the more determined you are to get rid of them, the longer they stick around. What …
Read More »12 Ways to Get Rid of Your Hiccups Fast
Hiccups are normal; they happen to almost everyone. Yet they're highly annoying every single time you come down with them. And if hiccups don't go away fast, they can become uncomfortable, even embarrassing. Sometimes the more determined you are to get rid of them, the longer they stick around. What …
Read More »3 Foods That Can Increase Your Risk of Diverticulitis—And What to Eat Instead
If you have even the slightest working knowledge of diverticulitis, you've probably heard the "recommendation" to steer clear of any of the following: nuts, seeds, popcorn, corn—basically anything that seems difficult to fully digest, for fear that it will agitate the condition. Turns out, that's faulty advice. There's no evidence …
Read More »3 Foods That Can Increase Your Risk of Diverticulitis—And What to Eat Instead
If you have even the slightest working knowledge of diverticulitis, you've probably heard the "recommendation" to steer clear of any of the following: nuts, seeds, popcorn, corn—basically anything that seems difficult to fully digest, for fear that it will agitate the condition. Turns out, that's faulty advice. There's no evidence …
Read More »It's Important to Know the Difference Between Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis—Here's Why
Anyone who's ever struggled with a digestive ailment knows one thing for sure: When your gut feels good, you feel good—and when it doesn't, well, it can throw your entire life out of whack. But here's the thing about gut health: There are quite a few conditions that affect it, …
Read More »It's Important to Know the Difference Between Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis—Here's Why
Anyone who's ever struggled with a digestive ailment knows one thing for sure: When your gut feels good, you feel good—and when it doesn't, well, it can throw your entire life out of whack. But here's the thing about gut health: There are quite a few conditions that affect it, …
Read More »A High-Fiber Diet Is Key to Preventing Diverticulitis—Here's Why
The best diet for diverticulitis can differ depending on whether or not you're having symptoms. During an acute episode of uncomplicated diverticulitis, a clear liquid diet may be best, experts say. But that's just a short-term fix. If you're eating to try to prevent a recurrence or stave off this …
Read More »A High-Fiber Diet Is Key to Preventing Diverticulitis—Here's Why
The best diet for diverticulitis can differ depending on whether or not you're having symptoms. During an acute episode of uncomplicated diverticulitis, a clear liquid diet may be best, experts say. But that's just a short-term fix. If you're eating to try to prevent a recurrence or stave off this …
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