If someone with celiac disease consumes a food or drink with gluten, their immune system will react negatively and begin to damage the small intestine. Eventually this leads to malabsorption of nutrients, but in the short term, that person may experience an upset stomach, belching, diarrhea, or other symptoms.
The holidays are right around the corner and many of us are thinking about how to not gain those extra pounds. However, it's not just our weight we should be worried about — we should also focus on keeping our gut healthy this holiday season. Our gut does much more than digest food — it also has an important immune function. Keep your digestive tract strong and healthy for the holidays and new year by following these 5 easy tips:
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We all know that stress is part of life and managing it can be difficult. Stress management has become even more difficult with the ongoing pandemic. COVID-19 has been with us for the past 18 months or so and life as we know it has changed. The recent surge of the Delta variant has also brought on more stress related to vaccination, the return to school, and the possibility of business closures.
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