Digestion is the process of breaking down the food we eat and converting it into nutrients and waste. Sounds simple, right? Hardly.
This month, the digestive system gets a close up, as our experts focus on chronic and difficult-to-diagnose gastrointestinal disorders, as well as minor digestive problems.
When the digestive system fail to work properly
When the digestive system fails to work properly, the resulting discomfort can be unpleasant. Our Neat Little Guide explains many common digestive disorders and gives you an overview of risk factors, symptoms and treatment options.
Retraining your muscles to relieve chronic constipation
We have all suffered from constipation. Dietary changes, emollients or laxatives usually fix the problem, but what should you do when these treatments fail? In the case of chronic constipation due to anismus, biofeedback is the recommended remedy.
Diarrhea should be taken seriously as it can have severe consequences, such as dehydration from frequent bowel movements and vomiting. Pure water can interfere with hydration and even make diarrhea worse. What should a child drink?
Tests authorized by Health Canada: Reliability guaranteed
An unreliable screening test for COVID-19 could have serious consequences. For this reason, Health Canada only authorizes tests that meet very stringent quality standards. They also closely monitor incident reports.