Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a disorder that affects the large intestine, also referred to as the colon. According to the Mayo Clinic, 35 to 50 percent of those affected by IBS are under the age of 35, and twice as many women as men struggle with IBS.

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) occur when bacteria is introduced into the urinary tract. The most common symptoms associated with a urinary tract infection are a frequent urge to urinate and burning upon urination. Conventional treatment for UTIs is prescription antibiotics.

Getting extra protein in your diet can help support a healthy, active lifestyle. Unfortunately, constipation is a frequent side effect of increased protein intake. Do not reduce your intake of high fiber fruits and vegetables simply because you are trying to get more protein.

According to the National Institutes of Health, urinary tract infections cause an estimated 8.3 million physician visits every year.

Cornsilk is drawn from the stigmas of female corn plants. It has been used by native Americans for centuries as a natural remedy for many ailments and is still used today in several different applications.

From borscht soup to grilled vegetable kebabs to vegan cupcakes, beets are increasingly appearing on the menus of fine restaurants and in recipes on foodie websites. There are several varieties of beets, ranging in hues from white to yellow to red.

Colon cleansing proponents believe the treatment provides health benefits by cleaning out the digestive system. Cleanses are done through water irrigation or with dietary supplements that are similar to laxatives.

Constipation is an unpleasant digestive condition that makes having a bowel movement difficult. This occurs most often when you have not been drinking enough fluids, eating enough fiber or exercising, among other lifestyle factors.

Pain around your bladder area while walking may be due to a number of conditions, including interstitial cystitis (also called painful bladder syndrome), endometriosis, bladder distention and bladder cancer.

Bronchitis is the medical term for a chest cold. Viral infections are the most common cause of acute bronchitis. Dr. Alan Greene, pediatrician and Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Stanford University, notes that research indicates cold air in and of itself does not cause colds or bronchitis.

Bronchial inflammation occurs either acutely, chronically or reactively depending on the cause. Acute bronchitis, for example, is an infection of the lower respiratory tract where the bronchial inflammation is reversible and only lasts for a short time period.

Zinc is an essential mineral in your diet responsible for providing structure to proteins and to help enzymes in your body speed up chemical reactions.