SCI241 Discussion Questions

WEEK2

DQ1

Two digestive issues that I can think of are gallstones and gastro-esophagus reflux disorder (GERD). Gallstones are basically solids that form in the gallbladder. When it comes to gallstones, they can be very painful, and they also can prevent the gallbladder from functioning properly, in extreme cases. Medication can be prescribed by a physician that helps the gallstones dissolve; however, they can come back once the medication is no longer taken. The gallbladder aids the digestive process, but is sometimes removed if it continues to cause problems. The best natural way to take care of gallstones is to prevent them from forming by eating a balanced diet, keeping your body in shape, and keeping your cholesterol low.

The second problem, GERD,...