Simple steps to reduce intestinal gas
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: I need advice to reduce intestinal gas. Not only is it embarrassing, I also experience a lot of discomfort unless I let it out. Suggestions, please! A: A certain amount of flatulence is a normal part of the digestive process. But many people like you have gas […]
Five can’t-miss signs that your child is lactose intolerant
In order to pinpoint if your child is lactose intolerant, it’s important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of this digestive problem. Children who are lactose-intolerant don’t produce enough lactase: a natural enzyme that digests, or breaks down, lactose. Parents often confuse lactose intolerance with milk allergy, and although the two have similar […]
Lactose intolerance can develop at any age
Mayo Clinic Q&A DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What would cause someone to become lactose-intolerant later in life? I’m in my 40s and have never had an issue with dairy, but, now, I can’t seem to have it without problems. Do I need to see a doctor to be tested for allergies, or should I just avoid […]
6 quick tips for digestive health
If you’re one of the 70 million people affected by digestive problems you probably know that diet plays a role in how you feel. While optimizing your digestive health typically takes trial and error — and the guidance of a health-care provider — there are some helpful changes you can make to your diet that […]
Got Milk (Intolerance)?
By David Himmel, with reporting from Brett Dworski My mother tells me she never liked mint chocolate chip ice cream until she became pregnant with me. Since I was born, she hasn’t touched the stuff. But this isn’t about my mom. This is about me and how much I love ice cream. I love milk, […]
Lactose-intolerant? Dairy milk alternatives abound
By Heidi McIndoo, M.S., R.D., Environmental Nutrition Newsletter A generation or so ago, people who were lactose intolerant, had milk allergies, or special dietary preferences had few options for a milk replacement. If you couldn’t find soymilk at the local supermarket, you had to rely on non-dairy creamer to moisten your breakfast cereal or add […]
