Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Older Adults (IBS) in Older Adults. Irritable bowel syndrome, commonly referred to as IBS, is a condition in which multiple symptoms can appear together. And creating recurring pain in the abdominal area and even causing bowel dysfunction. However, common side effects can include diarrhea, constipation, or both scenarios. But often, […]
Introduction to Gut Health Gut Health for Older Adults. You have indeed seen the news headlines stating things like “the gut is the second brain” or “intestinal microbes are making you depressed”, among others. It took western medicine incredibly long to establish that the hundreds of millions of microorganisms living in our intestines have a […]
Introduction Do You Need Vitamin Supplements. Nothing can take the place of a healthy diet to give you the vitamins and minerals your body needs. However, as you get older you might find that you’ll benefit from a supplement. And especially if you’re not getting what you need from your diet. But, when taking vitamins, […]