Featured Topics: Digestive Health
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%. The World Health Organization defines diarrhea as “3 or more loose or watery stools in a 24-hour period”, with “acute” episodes lasting...
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome May Be Linked to Bowel – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, PhD, MD. A reasonable argument can be made that the root cause of CFS may originate in the bowels. Chronic fatigue syndrome can be a devastating medical condition. Theories abound as to the cause, including chronic viral and bacterial...
Folic Acid and Vitamin B-12 May Help with Digestive Inflammation
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...
Pycnogenol Found to Help with Hemorrhoids
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Pycnogenol used at 300 mg per day and topical cream reduced the time of pain by 32%. Hemorrhoids are one of the most common medical problems, characterized by swollen, inflamed veins in the buttocks. They result most commonly from...
Soluble Fiber May Help Reduce Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms
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). Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the large intestine. It can cause abdominal...
Broccoli Antioxidant Again Found to Help with Digestive Health
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...
Fruit and Vegetable Intake Improves Throat Health
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...
Parasites Can Be Helpful In Curing Diseases? – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Research involving intestinal parasites may provide clues for a more natural (and effective) treatment of IBD. Is it possible that an intestinal parasite holds a key to the treatment and possible cure for Crohn's disease,...
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