Common Digestion (Gastrointestinal) Problems in Ageing Adults What is the digestive system? Most people associate their digestive system with their stomach, but that’s only partially true. Your digestive system refers to a group of organs that work together to break down the food you consume,
Salmonella infection is a type of gastroenteritis (food poisoning). You can get salmonella from foods contaminat with the bacteria. Such as meat, chicken, eggs, milk and fruit and vegetables. People or animals infected with salmonella can pass it on in their faeces (poo) into soil,
Before going to bed, we are often warned not to eat any more food because it will affect our health. And may cause problems with sleeping. However, if we eat good snacks and eat them at the right time, it may be good to help
There are many factors that can contribute to gain weight when we don’t get enough sleep. One reason is that when we don’t get enough sleep, our bodies produce more cortisol, the stress hormone. When cortisol is high, our appetites increase. Normally, when we feel
A seafood allergy is an abnormal immune system response to proteins in shellfish, such as shrimp, crab, oysters, and lobster, as well as octopus, squid, and scallops. Some people are allergic to all types of shellfish, while others are allergic to only certain types. Reactions
Squid is a popular seafood that is rich in cholesterol, omega-3, vitamin E, protein, and various minerals. Especially omega-3 fatty acids. If eat in the right amount, it may help maintain heart and blood vessel health, reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, depression, etc. However,
Atopic Dermatitis is a common skin disease in children. It causes your child to develop rashes that come and go, dry, inflamed, red, and itchy skin. However, atopic dermatitis is a disease that parents can deal with. They just need to understand the causes and
Fiber is an important food for microorganisms in the intestines (Microbiome) which is an important factor in having good health and not getting sick. Eating a variety of fibers helps increase the diversity of microorganisms in the intestines. The more diverse the types, the healthier
Scabbed wounds are a mechanism for wound repair and recovery. When a wound occurs, the body stimulates cells to produce collagen to heal the wound and prevent infection. Therefore, we see a thin layer of skin covering the wound. Later, when the wound begins to dry,
Swollen Fingers can generally be in the fingers or toes. In some cases, swelling of the hands, arms, legs or feet may also occur, which will have different levels of severity. In cases where the level of symptoms is not severe, we may find various methods