Digestion

There are many parts of your body that is effected by stress. Your immune system, digestive, muscular, circulatory and respiratory system. You wouldn’t think that stress effects the body that much. But there’s more to it. And there are different levels of stress. There’s episodic acute stress, acute stress, chronic and toxic stress. But there are ways to cope with stress. Each person has different ways to cope. First of all what is stress? Anxiety? Although similar, they are not to same. Stress…

Once the protons have crossed the membrane, they are secreted into the gastric fluid, which eventually becomes stomach acid. In moderation, stomach acid is a valuable contributor to aid in the process in digestion. However, when stomach acid is overproduced, it can irritate the esophagus and cause Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or initiate the development of ulcers in the stomach and duodenum. Through regular use of proton pump inhibitors, acid reflux into…

Along with the different functions that follow while food is being digested into the body. Among the many things that the digestive system has to offer it also has it’s not so good perks like symptoms & disorders. I have chosen to research about how an infected appendix can affect anybody without a single warning. I will also discuss how it affected a very well-known solo artist and his ordeal behind his Appendicitis. The Digestive System is a long complex system that is made up of many…

Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron. Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron (B. thetaiotaomicron) is a gram-negative obligate anaerobe that is found in the gastrointestinal tract of humans. B. thetaiotaomicron is a largely found in the human digestive system to aid in the digestion of complex polysaccharides that our body has trouble breaking down on its own. The main function of B. thetaiotaomicron…

Top 5 Health Benefits of Gelatin Gelatin is a solid substance that is used as a supplement in food preparation. This protein appears in several foods such as gelatin desserts, marshmallows and, in some dips, cream cheese and yogurt. It is made of minerals, cartilage, bones and collagen that are found in pastured animals. Gelatin has many health benefits. It is rich in amino acids which are effective in improving the bones, the joins, the skin and, the mood. Gelatin can treat arthritis…

Term Paper: Celiac Disease By: Brionna Sandridge October 1, 2015 Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder of the digestive system. It has to do with the digestion of food containing gluten (WebMD). Gluten is a protein that is found in grains such as wheat, rye, and barley. Therefore, it is in common foods such as bread, cereal, pasta, and even some sauces and beer. Gluten makes these foods stick together; it gives them substance and helps them to maintain their shape (Celiac Disease…

Introduction The genetic autosomal recessive disorder known as Cystic Fibrosis (CF) effects on average 1 of 28 Caucasians. The average age for patients to be diagnosed with this genetic disorder is around 2 weeks and 2 years old, there are some cases where they are find out sooner and others when they are adults. CF affect the patient’s chloride channels which causes the mucus in their lungs to thicken and pool. It can also affect the pancreas by blocking it up and not allowing it to produce…

Introduction: Besides aiding in the digestion and absorption of nutrients, the gastrointestinal tract also participates in the on going immune response of the human body. The gastrointestinal (GI) tract maintains immune homeostasis by protecting the body from potentially harmful microbes and inducing tolerogenic responses. This essay will focus on gut immunology and how the different components work together to yield immune response. It will also discuss the efficiency of the mucosal immune…

are temporary and sometimes they are permanent. The presentation of undigested food in the colon for whatever reason can result in colitis. In these situations it is important to address the cause of the food being undigested, be it a failure of digestion or a hypermotile bowel. Another uncommon cause of colitis like symptoms in the dog are bacterial overgrowths in the bowel, the most likely is a bacteria called Clostridia. If possible your veterinarian should decide what the most likely cause…

Coconut oil has a wide range of effects to the entire body (health ,skin, hair and nails ). Is rich with fatty acids ( lauric and caprylic acid which are converted into monolaurin and monocaprin in the body) and many vitamins and minerals that exhibit high antimicrobial, anti-oxidant and calming effect. These substances having a potent activity against viruses, bacteria and fungi and thus protect against many infectious diseases. Coconut oil is very effective in the fight against candida and…