Intestinal infections show clear symptoms in the stomach Infections in the intestine affect gastrointestinal tract which inturn causes diarrhea...

We have been told that we must eat a certain amount of fiber with our meals because it is ‘good for us’...

Internal parasites can take several different forms and can affect the health of your dog or puppy The most common internal parasite found in dogs are worms...

Benefits of friendly bacteria were noted the Nobel Prize laureate, E Metchnikoff as far as early 1900, when he observed Bulgarians living significantly longer and healthier than people of other countries...

Enterolith formation is a serious problem that causes colic in horses Left untreated, these mineral stones will continue to grow in the intestional tract, causing colic and intestinal obstruction, a potentially fatal condition...

Acidophilus milk is a sour milk product that has been allowed to ferment under conditions that favour the growth and development of a large number of Lactobacillus acidophilus organisms...

Pancreas: The pancreas is a long, narrow gland which stretches from the spleen to about the middle of the duodenum...

A healthy gastrointestinal tract (GI tract) houses beneficial bacteria for the thorough breakdown of food, and it contains carrier proteins for the transport of vitamins and minerals across the intestinal lining...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is characterized as abdominal pain and discomfort, gas and bloating, loose and frequent bowel movements, or constipation...

Intestinal gas, flatulence, farting or breaking wind is a natural part of the digestive process This odorless gas, although at times embarrassing, is the result of good digestion...

Eating grain products - breads, cakes, cereals - have long been consider a healthy choice If you look at the RDA recommendations, grains, at the bottom of the pyramid, are what you should be eating the most of to maintain a healthy body...