January 15, 2019

How does my body digest food?

The process of digestion that started in your mouth continues in your stomach. This expandable organ is lined with mighty muscles that pummel your food. A […]
January 15, 2019

Why does my mouth water when I smell dinner?

Because your body is gearing up for digestion, the process that converts food into energy (and into some yucky stuff, too, but we’ll get to that […]
January 15, 2019

Why does my belly growl when I get hungry?

Although it might sound like growling coming from a throat, that rumbling and grumbling you hear comes from the stomach and the small intestine. And it happens at all sorts of […]
January 15, 2019

Why do I need to drink?

Proper hydration – drinking enough liquids – is even more important to your body than proper nutrition. Water is a simple remedy for people who suffer […]