Review Finds Probiotics Help Shorten Episodes of Digestive Problems
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Several studies showed that probiotics help reduce the duration of diarrhea by 19%, 24%, and 43%. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Several studies showed that probiotics help reduce the duration of diarrhea by 19%, 24%, and 43%. (more…)
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, PhD, MD. A reasonable argument can be made that the root cause of CFS may originate in the bowels. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Patients with Crohn’s disease had vitamin B12 and Folic acid levels that were 18% and 20% lower respectively than in the healthy group of participants. Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid lower homocysteine levels which in turn lower inflammation.
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Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Pycnogenol used at 300 mg per day and topical cream reduced the time of pain by 32%. (more…)
Written by Diana Gnat, DC. In 275 patients with irritable bowel syndrome, 57% had relief with psyllium, 40% with bran, and 35% with rice flour (control). (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 50 patients with gastritis, those who consumed 70 grams of broccoli sprouts per day for 2 months significantly decreased inflammation, demonstrating that the anti inflammatory properties of sulforaphone in broccoli protect against H.pylori and gastric cancer. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Intakes of vegetables and fruits are associated with lowering the risk of Barrett’s Esophagus by 61% in the highest intake group compared to the lowest intake group. (Barrett’s Esophagus is a condition where the cells of the esophagus change and resemble those lining the intestine. (more…)
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Research involving intestinal parasites may provide clues for a more natural (and effective) treatment of IBD. (more…)