Like most other organisms, humans have to consume food for sustenance and growth. To process this food and convert it to energy, humans have a specialized system for digestion and absorption of food. However, pathogens, genetic predisposition, and lifestyle changes can bring about certain disorders that can drastically compromise human digestion. Following are the most common digestive disorders you should be aware of. G.E.R.D (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) When the digestive acids present in the stomach flow back up into the oesophagus, a condition called acid reflux occurs. This induces a…

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If you have a teenager, then you know how difficult it can sometimes be to enforce their responsibilities. During adolescence, children often have different priorities than work, school, and health. This time frame is when they are beginning to understand themselves and how they fit into their peer groups without a clear understanding of how their actions can affect their future. Social interactions with friends often come before everything, while health takes a backseat. A teenager with diabetes is no exception. They still feel the same pressures and challenges of…

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