Featured Topics: Digestive Health
Aspirin, NSAIDs, and Diverticular Bleeding
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Aspirin (RR=1.73) and non-aspirin NSAIDs (RR=2.24) are strongly associated with lower intestinal bleeding (p<0.05). Diverticular bleeding occurs when pouches that form in the walls of the large intestine or colon (called...
Spices and Digestive Stimulation
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Researchers demonstrate that ginger and ajowan significantly decreases food transit time in the gastrointestinal system. This is especially helpful in the prevention of colon cancer. As part of a continuation of studies on...
Oatmeal Proves Superior to Ready-to-Eat Cereal in Satisfying Hunger
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study with 48 healthy adults, consuming oatmeal caused a 62.5 % decreased desire to eat after 4 hours. The 2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) found that over 66% of Americans are overweight or obese...
Study Highlights Harm of Stomach Medications on Vitamin B12 Levels
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study explains the risk of vitamin B-12 depletion due to prescribed antacid medications, specifically proton-pump inhibitors. Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin required for proper red blood cell formation, neurological function,...
Melatonin, B-Vitamins and Amino Acids Show Promise for Reflux Disease
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. All of the 176 gastroesophageal disease patients who took a supplement with melatonin, tryptophan, vitamin B12, methionine, vitamin B6, betaine and folic acid experienced cessation of GERD symptoms. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease...
Chemicals in Foods May Worsen Fibromyalgia Symptoms – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. A medical study suggests there is a strong link between bowel function and the pain associated with fibromyalgia. Is there a relationship between poor bowel function and the symptoms of fibromyalgia? According to one medical...
Artificial Sweeteners Impair Metabolism
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In animal studies, mice that recieved saccharin had greater weight gain than the control group. This is because artificial sweeteners do not create a feeling of fullness. Obesity has been increasing at an alarming rate and it...
Peppermint Oil and Bowel Health
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a study of 57 patients with irritable bowel syndrome, researchers found that 225 mg of peppermint oil was more effective than a placebo in reducing their irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is...
Protein Types – Informed Opinion
Written by Neil Levin, CCN, DANLA. A summary of availability, digestion, animal source, denaturing, and acidity of proteins. Protein isolates are rich in amino acids; note the word “acid”. Isolated proteins are acid-forming (systemically acidic), regardless of whether...
Aloe Vera for Ulcerative Colitis
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Aloe gel taken at 3 ½ oz twice per day for four weeks reduced effects of ulcerative colitis by 30% over a control group. Aloe vera is commonly thought of as a treatment for sunburns or skin conditions, but recent research shows aloe...
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