Feeling Fuller With Fiber
April is IBS Awareness Month and a great time to take a look at how much fiber is in your diet. It’s estimated that the average adult eats only 15 grams of dietary fiber per day. How much fiber do you need? The FDA recommends that adult…
Taming the Tummy and IBS
April is IBS Awareness Month. It’s estimated that 9-23% of the world’s population has IBS, yet many go undiagnosed. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a disorder within the intestines that causes abdominal pain and discomfort. The pain…
Consistent Exercise Protects Your Colon — and Your Life
Just in time to help you renew your commitment to getting more active this year, new studies underscore the benefits of regular exercise — especially related to colon cancer.According to researchers at Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish…