By Isagenix Nutritional Sciences
By Nicole Kafka, M.D., Board-Certified Colorectal Surgeon
Living with a gastrointestinal (GI) disorder has its challenges in a world of fast food, carbonated and sugary beverages, and high-stress living, and the most important step for a person to take is to consult a doctor who can diagnose the condition and recommend the appropriate treatment – from diet therapy to more specialized care from a gastroenterologist or colorectal surgeon.
Among the most common disorders, which affect about one in four people in North America, are lactose intolerance, irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids, chronic constipation, inflammatory bowel disease, and diverticulitis.
The good news is that each of these common GI conditions can usually benefit through simple changes to diet and lifestyle.
Lactose Intolerance