Bowel Health

Whether in adults or children, when a cold is accompanied by diarrhea or vomiting, some doctors will diagnose it as "gastroenteritis," which becomes more common in autumn and winter. But what exactly is "gastroenteritis"?

The stomach wall consists of five layers. The innermost layer, the mucosal epithelium, is in direct contact with the food we eat every day. If this layer of mucosa is overstimulated or invaded by bacteria, causing redness and inflammation...

The proverb says, "The longer the belt, the shorter the lifespan." Among the top ten causes of death in Taiwan, more than half, including heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, and diabetes, are related to obesity, an invisible factor.

In recent years, people have started eating fruit before meals, believing it to be healthier. However, some people experience severe abdominal pain after eating fruit on an empty stomach. So, which fruits, when eaten on an empty stomach, are not only not healthy?

How often do you have a bowel movement? Constipation not only affects gut health, but can also potentially damage the brain and heart, and even increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease. (Tohoku University, Japan)

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