Incontinence, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Constipation

A Guide to Non-Surgical Treatments for Stress Incontinence in Women

Stress urinary incontinence is the loss of a bladder control, and is a common condition among women. If you are looking into treatments about stress incontinence, this information will help you decide what kind of doctor or treatment is best for you. Read More >

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Flaxseed: What is it and can they keep you healthy?

Suddenly, everyone is talking about adding flaxseed to your diet. What is flaxseed and how can eating it make you healthier? Read More >

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Urinary Incontinence

Do you ever leak when you laugh or sneeze? Do you feel the constant urge to urinate, even when your bladder is empty? You may be one of the 10 million Americans with some form of urinary incontinence (the inability to control the bladder). Don’t be embarrassed–talk with your physician. It is treatable, and not inevitable. Read More >

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Medication: Zelnorm and Treatment INDs

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an uncomfortable intestinal problem that affects nearly one in five Americans, most of whom are women. Unfortunately, known treatments only help with IBS symptoms, not the cause. More so, these treatments often have dangerous side effects. How is it that these drugs are still on the market if they are unsafe? The answer is because of a drug development process known as “treatment IND” (Investigational New Drug). The most recent of these treatment INDs involves a medication known as Zelnorm. What are the dangers, and should you take it for your IBS? Read More >

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