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How to Relieve Digestive Issues with Reflexology
Howcast - Learn how to relieve digestive issues using foot reflexology techniques from certified reflexologist Chantel C. Lucier in this Howcast video.
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What Is Gastric Bypass Surgery?
Howcast - Learn about gastric bypass surgery in this Howcast video about treating obesity with bariatric surgery.
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are both types of inflammatory bowel disease. A look at each.
Science ABC
How Are Water And Other Fluids Digested In The Human Body?
Water is a simple molecule, so our body does not have to break it into smaller, simpler molecules to digest it. In fact, water molecules are so small that they have no problem diffusing through the cell membrane. This cell membrane...
Science ABC
Digestive System: Ingestion to Egestion Explained in Simple Words
The digestive system is the system that helps us break down the food we eat to its basic nutrients so that our body can use those nutrients to get energy. The digestive system is composed of the long continuous alimentary tract or...
Science ABC
Why Does Diarrhea Travel Quickly Through The Body When Digestion Takes So Long?
Diarrhea happens when there is an imbalance in water secretion and absorption within the body. This excess water causes the stool to pass through quicker than normal. Diarrhea feels like the food takes a “fast pass” out of the gut....
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Absorption
In digestion, absorption is the movement of nutrients and other food chemicals from the gut into the bloodstream, which takes place in the small intestine. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds...
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Appendix
A small, tube-like organ in the human body, attached to the start of the large intestine, and which appears to serve no useful function. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images...
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Insulin and Diabetes
Over 400 million people suffer from diabetes globally. What is diabetes, how is it caused, and what role does insulin play in its onset and treatment? Biology - Healthy Living - Learning Points. Insulin is a hormone that controls glucose...
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The digestive system – Odd one out
Four organs found in the human body are shown, but which is the odd one out? Life processes - Body systems - The digestive system A Twig Tidbit Film - Odd one out. The children have to work out which of four images is the odd one out.
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The intestines
Case study of the role of the intestines in digestion. Life processes - Body systems - The digestive system Learning Points The intestine is divided into the large and small intestine. Nutrients from food are absorbed into the...
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Inside the Body: The Marvel of Miniature Medical Devices
Join us on a fascinating journey inside the human body with miniature medical devices, like the camera capsule that Mac Lesggy swallows to explore his digestive system. Discover how these tiny technologies are revolutionizing diagnostics...
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Effective Home Remedies for Digestive Issues: From Bananas to Cola
Uncover the science behind common home remedies for digestive discomforts like diarrhea and indigestion. This video explains how bananas, rice, and even cola can help manage symptoms effectively. Featuring expert insights and...
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Breathing and Eating
Dr. Forrester teaches about your respiratory system and digestive system.
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Title: "The Revolutionary M2A Capsule: A Breakthrough in Gastrointestinal Imaging
The M2A capsule is a revolutionary technology developed by Given Imaging Limited that allows doctors to observe and diagnose disorders of the small intestine. This small capsule, which is swallowed by the patient, contains a video camera...
Institute of Human Anatomy
What Pregnancy Does to the Body
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses several of the changes that occur during pregnancy, such as morning sickness, fatigue, changes in taste, and the shifting of internal organs due to uterine growth.
Institute of Human Anatomy
The TRUTH About Gluten
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses how the various gluten proteins interact with the digestive tract, including in those with gluten sensitivities.
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Scary Truth About Visceral Body Fat
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the differences between subcutaneous fat and visceral fat, how to measure them, and why visceral fat is so incredibly dangerous.
Institute of Human Anatomy
Removing 80% of the Stomach
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the bariatric procedure known as the sleeve gastrectomy, as well as the relevant anatomy associated with it.
Institute of Human Anatomy
Is Dairy ACTUALLY Bad For You?
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the how lactose in metabolized in the body, the eventual slowdown and ceasing of lactase, what happens to the colon when bacteria start consuming lactose, and the...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Anatomy Masterclass: The Abdominal Cavity
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the anatomy of the abdominal cavity, ranging from it's musculoskeletal borders and internal anatomy, to different schemes for dividing the abdominal anatomy.
Institute of Human Anatomy
How Many Muscles Does it Take to POOP?
In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the anatomy of the large intestine, as well as the mechanics of defecation.