Pockets are all the rage in fashion these days, but pockets in your colon can cause some serious problems—namely diverticulitis, a painful medical condition that occurs when these small pockets, called diverticula, become inflamed or infected. To be clear, many Americans (especially those older than 40) develop these small pouches in their colon wall; this … Continue reading The best diverticulitis diet: 5 foods to eat and 5 to avoid