June 18, 2014 -- Updated 1131 GMT (1931 HKT) The good news is that you can reset your gut bacteria, swapping bad flora for good. (CNN) -- They are terms previously not part of polite conversation -- let alone TV commercials: Intestinal distress. Irregularity. Irritable bowel syndrome. Where food goes after it's eaten, however, has become a hot topic. Indeed, emerging research is linking the health of the gut -- the entire digestive system, particularly the stomach, intestines and colon -- to general wellness. "New data shows that the gut is critical to our well-being," says Dr. Mark Liponis, medical director of the Canyon Ranch health resorts. Essentially, the gut is your body's gatekeeper,...
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