Millions of microorganisms live in your body, helping you digest food, prevent disease and absorb important nutrients. Some of these microorganisms, such as the yeast species Candida albicans, can be harmful to your health.

Coffee is not recommended for consumption if you’ve been diagnosed with gastritis because it contains both caffeine and acid. While you may think that you can safely drink decaffeinated coffee, you should avoid all types of coffee until your digestive system is back to normal.

A simple Internet search for juicing turns up thousands of claims by experts touting its magical properties. Vegetables are a blend of vitamins, nutrients and fiber that work together to give your body a nutritious punch.

Gas may not be a common topic of discussion for the dinner table, but about 10 to 20 percent of adults complain about belching or flatulence, which are two by-products of gas production. Although some people may have underlying food intolerances that cause excess gas, having gas is usually a result of what you eat.

Drinking beer can damage the throat under some circumstances, and certain medical conditions can also cause symptoms. If you notice that the same symptoms develop every time you drink beer, stop drinking it and make an appointment with your doctor.

Whether you're breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, your baby can -- and should -- start to drink cow's milk sometime after her first birthday. Most parents start their babies with whole milk, because of young children's extra need for fat in their diets.

A steaming cup of coffee in the morning, followed by a mid-day soda, a dark chocolate bar and several cups of tea in the afternoon may all add up to a stomachache and nausea. Caffeine is a stimulant found in a number of beverages and foods.

Your esophagus is the hard tube-like structure through which food and liquid is delivered into your stomach. The inside of your esophagus is lined with soft tissue, which can become irritated as the result of a number of throat and gastrointestinal conditions.

Tea is appreciated all over the world for its qualities as a mild physical stimulant, and its psychological value as a soothing, relaxing beverage for its aficionados. It looms large in the traditional medicine and folklore of Asia, and modern medicine is beginning to take an interest in its potential healing ability.

You might be surprised that fresh apple juice does not contain any vitamins, calcium or iron. It does, however, give you 240 mg of potassium from an 8 oz. serving. Fresh apple juice also contains 27 g sugar, 27 g carbohydrates and 10 mg of sodium per serving. One serving is 110 calories.

According to the International Coffee Organization, 1.6 billion cups of coffee are consumed around the world every single day. (See Reference 1) Can all this coffee consumption in the kitchen be causing a problem in the bathroom?

Cherries are a tart fruit that is used in dishes around the world. The juice of cherries has also been linked to a number of medical uses, including reducing the inflammation of gout and arthritis. No interactions have been noted between cherry juice and blood thinners.