One in four people in North America have a GI disorder that can be managed with diet and lifestyle.
By Nicole Kafka, M.D., Board-Certified Colorectal Surgeon
Living with a gastrointestinal (GI) disorder has its challenges in a world of fast food, carbonated and sugary beverages, and high-stress living, and the most important step for a person to take is to consult a doctor who can diagnose the condition and recommend the appropriate treatment – from diet therapy to more specialized care from a gastroenterologist or colorectal surgeon.
Among the most common disorders, which affect about one in four people in North America, are lactose intolerance, irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids, chronic constipation, inflammatory bowel disease, and diverticulitis.
The good news is that each of these common GI conditions can usually benefit through simple changes to diet and lifestyle.
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A few steps helps keep those with hypothyroidism happy on the scale.
If you have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, know that you may be frustrated with efforts to lose weight. This is an extremely common condition that has important health and weight implications. Hypothyroidism spares no age group, but is most prevalent in women over 60 year old.
Hypothyroidism is currently diagnosed in an estimated 27 million people in the United States. Millions more are undiagnosed, under-diagnosed or under-treated. Additionally, medical doctors are finding more often that subclinical hypothyroidism, i.e., low thyroid function without symptoms like fatigue or feeling cold, can affect people at any time in their lives simply due to poor nutrition.
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When at high risk of gallstones, balanced meals and safe weight loss is key.
Gallstones are estimated to affect 1 in 10 people in North America. Those who are obese have a higher likelihood of developing gallstones. Most at risk of gallstones as a result of obesity are Native Americans, the elderly, and Caucasian women in their forties who haven’t yet reached menopause.
Gallstones are so named because they develop in the gallbladder, a small organ that stores and releases the bile made by the liver. Bile is a dark green fluid containing bile salts and cholesterol. The gallbladder releases bile into the small intestine to assist in digesting fats more efficiently. However, if the bile contains high concentrations of cholesterol, then stones too difficult for the bile salts to dissolve may develop.
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Keeping blood pressure under control is made easier with a few simple lifestyle changes.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects more than 73 million people in the U.S., and is one of the major causes of heart attack and stroke. Because too many people have the condition without knowing it, according to the American Heart Association, it is often called “the silent killer.” The good news is that you can make lifestyle changes to help maintain healthy blood pressure and eliminate certain risk factors for the condition.
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Seven steps to help you lose weight without a flare-up.
Gout can be painful. It’s even likely that you avoid weight loss because of concerns over triggering a flare-up. Not to worry—by following these easy weight-loss tips, you can safely lose weight and reduce risk of gout attacks.
Why lose weight at all? Apart from other health gains, losing weight is one of the best things you can do for gout. According to the latest nutritional research, maintaining a healthy body weight helps to decrease uric acid levels, which is the underlying cause of gouty arthritis.
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Expectant mothers have unique nutritional needs.
Pregnancy is a delicate time for both mother and child. As you know, there’s a lot going on in your growing belly and staying well nourished is critical for normal fetal development and maternal health.
Pregnancy
A dietary plan during pregnancy should best suit individual needs. For this reason, Isagenix recommends an expectant mother review diet and any products with her doctor closely. A quality, physician-prescribed prenatal supplement can also help fill in nutritional gaps.
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Dr. Paul Anderson reveals his recipe for romance.
Looking to add a little extra spark to your love life this Valentine’s Day? Here is something new and exciting for you and your partner…
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If you have a question relating to nutritional cleansing, you can send it to nutrition@isagenix.net
Do you have a question about nutritional cleansing? Are you a new cleanser, but unsure how to use the products? Not to worry—we’ve put together some of the most common questions and answered them on this post. As you start a new year, we hope these FAQ will assist you and your Isagenix team. 
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Bloating, belly aches and bathroom runs aren’t all of what’s vexing about living with a bowel disorder—just as inconvenient is the nutritional drain that may arise from troubles with digestion and absorption of food nutrients.
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After gastric bypass or lap-band surgery, proper nutrition is as important as ever. When using Isagenix products, here are a few things you should know.
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