Sometimes going gluten free is just not enough to reduce symptoms of bloating and other functional bowel complaints, including IBS. Could there be more to the picture than previously believed? Enter the acronym FODMAPs, as it may provide a crucial missing link in solving the problem once and for all...
Nature has safe nontoxic answers to the crisis of over-reliance and addiction to pain medications with their known harmful effects
A recently published study in Nutrients reveals that taking glucosamine supplements may benefit gut health in multiple ways. In the double-blind trial, healthy adults took either 3000mg daily of glucosamine or a placebo for 3 weeks. Remarkable improvements were seen in measures of gastrointestinal function and the gut microbiome.
Discussing the challenges and misunderstandings about what makes for a healthy glutenfree lifestyle with the example of a grain-free Paleolithic diet.
This unjustly demonized plant is about to change the scope of medicine and disease management as we know it
A recent article in the British Medical Journal asked whether doctors should recommend acupuncture for pain, but the argument against acupuncture suffered from three important flaws
On September 30, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a strongly worded warning (not a recall) to the general public regarding unsubstantiated dangers supposedly related to homeopathic teething tablets.
Here are 20 health benefits you can expect from mint in its many different, wonderful forms, from peppermint to spearmint to wild mint
The Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT) released a report today proposing a link between genetically modified (GM) foods and gluten-related disorders. In today’s report, a team of experts suggests that GM foods may be an important environmental trigger for gluten sensitivity, which is estimated to affect as many as 18 million Americans.
The path to wellness is through food
Kiwi is a wonder fruit for naturally tackling the tough, often painful, chronic constipation afflicting so many people worldwide
More than just helping your skin recover from sunburn, aloe vera has a rich array of uses to improve your health and well-being. It can be ingested to fight inflammation or irritable bowel syndrome, or applied topically to fight eczema and other skin conditions. Here are compelling reasons to maintain your aloe vera plant at home -- or start growing one today
In a world where prescription pads often take precedence over shopping lists, a surprising revelation has emerged from the realm of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) research
It is hard to imagine how anyone still consumes Splenda (sucralose), considering how damning the accumulating body of scientific evidence is showing that it is a SERIOUS threat to both human and environmental health. A new study adds GENOTOXICITY to the list of this chemical's many serious mechanisms of harm.
Do you have digestive problems? Don't wait for science to sort it out, do your own test on the GMO effects on your health
Improve your gut function and give friendly bacteria a boost with gentle, effective psyllium husk
Natural medicine doesn't just involve "nutraceuticals," but extends to modalities like yoga and acupuncture that an increasing body of peer-reviewed research shows can be superior to drugs
Maximize & boost your nutrition by simply adding a few common herbs to your favorite foods!
Feeling road rage kick in when drivers cut you off? Before seeing red, try smelling minty green instead. New research reveals a few whiffs of peppermint essential oil can help keep cool on the road, reducing aggression and risky driving behaviors.
What if I told you that the skyrocketing cost of your prescription drugs was directly tied to the billions of dollars drug companies pay your doctor each year? A shocking new analysis reveals how this unethical practice, which is essentially legal bribery, lines the pockets of physicians while bleeding patients and our healthcare system dry.
Papaya is more than just a delicious treat, especially when served cold and juicy in its ripeness. It also provides a wealth of benefits against wounds, skin damage and gut problems, to name a few of its precious therapeutic effects lauded since ancient times
Revel in the seasonal colors and tastes of spring with these five fresh picks with distinct health and disease-fighting benefits
If you've been considering cannabis as an herbal health aid, there's more evidence than ever to give marijuana a fair trial
Could common complaints of bloating, abdominal tenderness and indigestion following a meal, and even the increasingly prevalent complaint lazily labeled 'irritable bowel syndrome' by conventional medicine, be worsened -- even caused -- by consuming wheat?
