This unjustly demonized plant is about to change the scope of medicine and disease management as we know it
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?
Discussing the challenges and misunderstandings about what makes for a healthy glutenfree lifestyle with the example of a grain-free Paleolithic diet.
Here are 20 health benefits you can expect from mint in its many different, wonderful forms, from peppermint to spearmint to wild mint
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
A 2020 study points to apples' ability to mediate significant gut microbial metabolic activity. All it takes: two apples a day
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
The path to wellness is through food
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.
For centuries, a crude black powder derived from burning wood or coconut shells has quietly offered humanity health salvation--only to be mercilessly denigrated as quackery by modern medicine. But new clinical evidence reveals this ancient therapeutic charcoal deserves genuine scientific redemption
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.
Revel in the seasonal colors and tastes of spring with these five fresh picks with distinct health and disease-fighting benefits
Leaky Gut Syndrome is a rapidly growing condition that millions of people struggle with and don't even know it can lead to many other health conditions.
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.
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
Kiwi is a wonder fruit for naturally tackling the tough, often painful, chronic constipation afflicting so many people worldwide
Peppermint has been used as a herbal medicine for thousands of years. Dried leaves found in Egyptian pyramids have been carbon dated back to 1,000 BC. Modern science increasingly confirms the therapeutic potential of this plant for disease prevention and treatment.
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
If you've been considering cannabis as an herbal health aid, there's more evidence than ever to give marijuana a fair trial
Nature has safe nontoxic answers to the crisis of over-reliance and addiction to pain medications with their known harmful effects
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.
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.
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...
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
