Poly...what? Polyols are also known as sugar alcohols. The body cannot absorb them like regular sugar, so they pass through the digestive …
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Don’t forget to rehydrate!
When clients tell me about their chronic diarrhea, they often complain about how tired and exhausted they feel. I think many people don't …
Tip #5 Try some of these constipating foods!
Increasing the consumption of the following foods can thicken stool and decrease diarrhea: Fruits: bananas, applesauce Breads and …
Tip #4 Are you fructose intolerant?
I previously discussed Lactose Intolerance in some detail. Another less common, but possible cause of diarrhea is dietary fructose …
Tip #3 Are you lactose intolerant?
Lactose intolerance is very common, particularly in certain ethnic groups. For example, lactose intolerance may affect 95-100% of Southeast …
Tip #2 Modify Your Fiber Intake
There are two types of fiber, soluble and insoluble. There's a great review on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dietary_fiber. …
Even runners get the trots
I was reading my Runner's World Magazine yesterday, when a news story caught my attention. They interviewed Nina Kuscsik, the first woman to …
Tip #1 – Avoid Caffeine
I have a handout I give my patients called, Top 14 Ways to Stop Typical Chronic Diarrhea. I will be posting each of my tips one by one. When …