Digestive Health

Tips and expert advice on how to identify, manage and treat your digestive health

  • How does your diet affect inflammation?

    How does your diet affect inflammation?

    Inflammation is essential for healing, but may lead to chronic illness if it lingers too long. Here’s what you should know.

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  • Know the facts about diabetes and live your best life

    Know the facts about diabetes and live your best life

    Busting some common myths can help you understand the condition and how it's managed.

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  • Minimize your risk of foodborne illness by recognizing symptoms and practicing safe food handling

    Minimize your risk of foodborne illness by recognizing symptoms and practicing safe food handling

    Guidance from a Providence Swedish expert to help you avoid food contamination and keep your family healthy.

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  • Couple commits to better health with gastric bypass

    Couple commits to better health with gastric bypass

    The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure is recommended for people with severe obesity. Read how one man decided it was the right weight loss option for him.

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  • Get the scoop on your poop and what it says about your health

    Get the scoop on your poop and what it says about your health

    A Swedish gastroenterologist offers guidance on ways to improve your digestive health and overall wellbeing.

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  • Swedish Weight Loss Services helps a patient lose over 80 pounds and regain her joy

    Swedish Weight Loss Services helps a patient lose over 80 pounds and regain her joy

    Swedish Health patient Annie Smith lost more than 80 pounds thanks to sleeve gastrectomy surgery. Her only regret is not having the procedure sooner.

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  • “I feel like I can enjoy my life again.”

    “I feel like I can enjoy my life again.”

    At 285 pounds, Lindsey Washington had poor health and low self-esteem. Bariatric surgery at Swedish Health helped her take control and lose weight.

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  • Magnesium magic: myth or reality?

    Magnesium magic: myth or reality?

    Online influencers say the mineral cures everything from gut issues to ADHD. A Swedish expert weighs in on the claims from Tik Tok docs.

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  • Swedish’s medical weight loss program offers more options for a healthier future

    Swedish’s medical weight loss program offers more options for a healthier future

    A multidisciplinary team helps patients decide which approach is right for them.

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  • New year, new-trition. Get 2024 off to a healthy start.

    New year, new-trition. Get 2024 off to a healthy start.

    A registered dietitian at Swedish answers common questions about vitamins and dietary supplements to help you get your year off to a “newtritious” start.

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  • The connection between food and diabetes

    The connection between food and diabetes

    Your food choices over time can impact your risk for Type 2 diabetes. A Swedish expert explains the connection between food and diabetes.

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  • For more healthful holiday eating, awareness is key

    For more healthful holiday eating, awareness is key

    We know making good food and drink choices at holiday meals and events takes work. But you can still enjoy the season without totally blowing your diet.

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  • Get relief from GERD pain

    Get relief from GERD pain

    Swedish experts can help you find relief with the latest treatments. You don't have to live with the pain of GERD.

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  • This summer, reduce your sodium intake with small changes

    This summer, reduce your sodium intake with small changes

    Making small changes to your food choices and cooking habits can make a big difference in your health.

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  • Keep your colon healthy to help prevent disease

    Keep your colon healthy to help prevent disease

    Increased dietary fiber and limited sugar and red meat can significantly support good gut health.

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  • Eight essentials for heart health

    Eight essentials for heart health

    Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Here are some healthy habits you can build to support your family's heart health.

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  • What is atypical anorexia?

    What is atypical anorexia?

    Symptoms and health risks of atypical anorexia are similar to anorexia nervosa, though patients may be at normal weight or even overweight. A behavioral health expert at Swedish outlines how.

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  • Five things you should know about the baby formula shortage

    Five things you should know about the baby formula shortage

    A Swedish expert offers advice for anxious parents.

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  • Reduce your weight to increase your health

    Reduce your weight to increase your health

    A weight-loss expert from Swedish answers common questions about surgical and non-surgical weight loss programs and the health benefits of losing weight.

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  • National Nutrition Month: Celebrate a world of flavors

    National Nutrition Month: Celebrate a world of flavors

    A Swedish dietitian breaks down this year’s National Nutrition Month theme and shares ways to add new foods and flavors to our plates. Learn more.

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