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Fructose Malabsorption: Why HFCS Causes Gas, Bloating and Diarrhea
A common, but still relatively unknown cause of an upset stomach, bad gas and other digestive issues is fructose malabsorption in the gastrointestinal tract.
More and more people are becoming aware of how unhealthy high fructose corn syrup is. Far less know that too much of this fruit sugar can also lead to bloating, intestinal cramps, excessive gas and even diarrhea.
Ahead is just what fructose is and why it is malabsorbed for so many people. You’ll also find a list of high fructose foods and drinks, as well as HFCS-free alternatives for improved gut health and a better body.
What Foods and Drinks Contain Fructose and HFCS?
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Why Beans Make You Gassy and 2 Simple Ways to Stop It
Most people know that eating beans, lentils, chickpeas, and other legumes can cause bloating and flatulence. But just why do they make you so gassy?
And if you still choose to eat this otherwise healthy and nutritious food, how can you greatly minimize the amount of intestinal gas they cause?
Why Do Beans Give You Bad Gas?
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How to Give Up Coffee Without Caffeine Withdrawal Headaches
When I decided to quit coffee recently, I was able to stop drinking it quite easily because I had the 3 things from my previous article on how to replace coffee with healthier alternatives in place.
Firstly, I knew I’d been addicted to caffeine for many years and admitted that to myself.
Any addictive substance is a problem because you don’t have control of it — it has control of you. Once you understand how caffeine addiction works you can start to do something positive about it.
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2 Natural Caffeine Withdrawal Remedies to Avoid Headaches and Lethargy
The hardest parts of giving up coffee is coming off caffeine. Symptoms often include irritability, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, muscle tension and the well known withdrawal headaches.
The good news is there are a few natural remedies you can easily use to greatly minimize these withdrawal symptoms.
Ahead I’ll share the 2 best caffeine withdrawal cures I’ve found for coming off coffee without negative side effects. They work best when used together.
The first is an ancient adaptogenic herb to support your adrenals and provide a different kind of energy.
The second is a special transdermal oil to relieve tension and provide relief from withdrawal headaches and other detox symptoms.
Giving Up Coffee Basics
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Coffee Replacement: 3 Simple Steps and 5 Healthier Alternatives
Legal or not, coffee is an addictive substance that affects both your body and brain chemistry.
Anyone who drinks it regularly and cannot go a day or two without ‘really feeling like’ (needing) a cup is likely addicted to it.
I was. I drank two or more cups a day for many years and rarely went a day without it.
In researching all the different negative effects drinking coffee can have on your health and wellbeing, I simply came up with too many reasons to no longer drink it.
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8 Ways Coffee Damages Digestion and Makes You Gassy
After doing the research for this article I gave up coffee. I’m done with it.
I took the last I had to work as an offering to the caffeine addicts there and replaced it with this caffeine-free yet coffee-tasting substitute. It was actually easier than I’d expected.
Giving up their daily caffeine fix is a scary thought for some people. Many of us are far more addicted to it than we’d like to admit to ourselves.
What I hope to offer with this post is some positive motivation and momentum to stop drinking coffee easily and permanently.
I’ll do this by covering the damaging effects it can have on your digestive system. As well as symptoms and side effects, including stomach pain, bloating, intestinal cramps, diarrhea and excessive gas.
And for some good news, in following articles I’ll cover caffeine withdrawal remedies, replacing it with healthier alternatives and a step by step plan to quit.
Just making this one change in your drinking habits can make a dramatic difference to your digestive health and sense of calmness and wellbeing in your daily life.
Okay, if you’ve made it this far without being scared off then let’s get started.
8 Digestive Side Effects of Coffee and Caffeine
1. Increases Stomach Acid
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Healthy Soda Alternatives: Homemade Cola Substitutes
Just quitting soda cold turkey is a lot harder than finding a healthier drink to replace it with.
To make withdrawal easier an effective cola substitute should be similar enough in taste, while cutting out the unhealthy and addictive ingredients like sugar, phosphoric acid and caffeine.
It sounds like a tall order but it is possible using special superfruit concentrates.
This page explains how to make healthy alternatives to soda that taste similar to carbonated beverages, but can actually be good for you.
Finding a Replacement for Soda
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Is Soda Acidic? — How Cola Damages Digestive Health
How did so many of us come to be pouring highly acidic cola down our throats over and over again each day?
And what kind of negative effects are these drinks having on your teeth, stomach, digestive system and long term health?
Ahead is the pH level of soda and just how acidic Coke, Pepsi, Dr Pepper and other popular carbonated beverages are to drink.
Also, how the strange mix of sugar, chemicals and acids in cola affects digestion and can lead to gastrointestinal problems.
The Acid Levels in Soda
How Soda Hurts Digestion and Breeds Bad Bacteria
How did so many of us come to be pouring a bizarre mixture of highly acidic phosphoric acid, addictive caffeine and fattening high fructose corn syrup down our throats each day?
Aside from the many well-known risks associated with drinking soda, just what kind of effect is this acidic beverage having on your digestive system?
Could the way it interferes with proper digestion be a hidden cause of many common gastrointestinal disorders?
While caffeine itself is a stomach and intestinal irritant that can cause premature gastric emptying, this page will cover the more damaging effects of soda’s two other main ingredients — phosphoric acid and high fructose corn syrup.
Drinking Acidity
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How to Stop Swallowing Air and Prevent Aerophagia
There are many potential causes of excessive hiccups, regular belching and mild aerophagia (swallowing air) so it’s important to identify the primary culprit or culprits for you personally.
Start by eliminating the simpler known causes for a few days and notice whether the symptoms lessen.
It’s worth keeping a note of the following suggestions for how to stop swallowing air and mouth breathing.
By tracking the results you get from avoiding a potential cause for several days, and especially reintroducing it, you can pin down what makes you swallow air excessively and reduce or eliminate it.
Importantly, if you have a serious case of aerophagia you should seek medical advice from a specialist. Many people though will see improvement and can reduce the amount of air they swallow with some of the simple changes ahead.
Common Practices That Lead to Swallowing Too Much Air
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How Eating Too Fast Causes Bloating and Gas
There are several reasons why eating too fast is a major causes of gas, bloating, stomach pain and other intestinal problems.
The most obvious one is poor digestion, but fast eating can cause many other digestive problems as well.
Here’s why eating too quickly makes you fart and 5 benefits of slowing down and enjoying your meals.