Gut health

Detoxification: What lies behind the term and what really helps the body The essentials at a glance Detoxification describes the idea that the body stores “toxins” that can be removed again through a cleanse. This term does not come from...

Intestinal cleanse for weight loss: What is actually supported by evidence—and what is not? The key points at a glance There is no scientific evidence that an intestinal cleanse causes weight loss. What has been demonstrated is something else: According...

Stuhlgang anregen: Welche Wege es gibt und wie gut sie belegt sind Stimulating bowel movements: available options and how well supported they are The essentials at a glance The most reliable way to stimulate bowel movements is through three measures...

Gut bacteria in children: What is proven and when an examination is useful The key points at a glance Gut bacteria in children are the microorganisms that colonize the child’s intestines and are involved in digestion, nutrient absorption, and immune...

Nutrition during intestinal inflammation: How to plan your everyday life The key points In everyday life, nutrition during intestinal inflammation primarily means finding out what you personally tolerate and translating that knowledge into a consistent weekly routine. There is no...

Constant belching without heartburn: Causes, interpretation, and what you can observe The essentials at a glance In most cases, constant belching without heartburn occurs because air enters the stomach while eating, drinking, and speaking and then escapes again through the...

Bloating: What to do? A step-by-step plan for a calmer stomach The essentials at a glance A structured approach is more helpful for bloating than quick restrictions: eat more slowly and chew thoroughly, increase fiber gradually rather than abruptly, move...

Lower abdominal and back pain: Identifying and understanding the causes The essentials at a glance Pain that occurs simultaneously in the lower abdomen and back rarely has only one possible explanation. Three possibilities often come to mind: diverticular disease of...

Constant nausea after eating without vomiting: causes, classification, and the right next steps The essentials at a glance Constant nausea after eating without vomiting is a distinct symptom pattern, not a milder form of vomiting. Functional dyspepsia is the most...