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Dispelling Common Myths and Misconceptions of Probiotics
With so many probiotics on the market now, it can be confusing as the best one to choose. Additionally, there ...
Omega-3s Linked to Mental Illness
A study published in the journal Biological Psychiatry shows that young adults with low blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids had more psychotic experiences.
More Surprising Benefits of a Mediterranean Diet
Women who adhere to a Mediterranean-type diet can lower their risk of all-cause mortality by 23%, according to a new study published in JAMA Network ...
Study Uncovers Another Reason to Avoid Ultra-Processed Foods
A study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics shows that a high intake of ultra-processed foods is associated with insomnia.
Certain Nutrients Appear to Slow Brain Aging
A study published in the journal npj Aging shows that specific nutrients may promote healthy brain aging and stave off cognitive decline.
Chiropractic Treatment Linked to Fewer Prescriptions for Back Pain
Lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting some 619 million people globally. And that number is ...
A Good Night’s Sleep—Essential for Full Body Restoration
When looking at the word restoration, REST is the first four letters of this essential pursuit. As clinicians treating patients ...
Matcha Mouthwash Puts the Bite on Gum Disease
Periodontitis is an inflammatory gum disease caused by infection by bacteria, particularly Porphyromonas gingivalis, which colonizes biofilms on tooth surfaces ...
Connective Tissue Wellness and Healthy Aging
Why connective tissue and collagen are essential for vital aging, and how evidence-based supplements can keep your patients healthy and ...
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Can Melatonin Treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
Melatonin is a sleep hormone that helps regulate the body’s circadian rhythm. Intestinal melatonin levels are 400 times higher than in systemic circulation, playing a major role in gut health. It has anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and motility-regulating effects. Human studies have shown ...
Probiotic Metabolite May Help Treat IBS
Science is only beginning to understand the role that the gut microbiome—the collection of bacteria and other microbes that live in our intestines—plays in our overall health. For one thing, these tiny tenants of our digestive system metabolize various components of our ...
Does Fiber Make IBD Worse?
Eat more fiber — patients with irritable bowel disease (IBD) hear it all the time from well-meaning experts. But what if that advice is wrong, or even harmful? According to a new study in Gastroenterology, certain types of fiber can cause inflammation ...
Bacterial Histamine Linked to Abdominal Pain in IBS
Scientists from McMaster University and Queen’s University, both in Ontario, Canada, have identified a gut bacterial ‘super-producer’ of histamine that can trigger pain flare-ups in some irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients. The offender has been named Klebsiella aerogenes, the McMaster-Queen (MQ) strain, ...
Which Diet Is Best for IBS?
Three popular IBS diets went head-to-head in a recent British study from Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology — low-FODMAP (LFD), gluten-free (GFD), and traditional dietary advice (TDA). Researchers were surprised to discover that all three eating plans reduced symptoms by roughly 50% among ...
Leaky Gut and IBS: Is There a Connection?
Leaky gut syndrome might sound like something from a science fiction movie, but it’s a real condition that affects your digestive tract. Leaky gut is another term for intestinal permeability. It’s known to play a role in IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) symptoms ...
What to Eat When You Have IBS or Digestive Issues
We’ve all heard the expression, “You are what you eat.” A healthy diet is one of the pillars of good health. The right foods help every part of your body to work better. They can also make you feel better, and that ...
IBS and Dysbiosis: It’s Time to Tend Your Garden
Your gut is home to an estimated 100 trillion microorganisms. They include bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoans, amoebas, and their genetic information. Collectively this is known as your microbiome, a type of ecosystem — much like a rainforest with trillions of living creatures. ...
5 Effective Strategies for a Healthier Gut with IBS
Living with digestive challenges due to IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) can significantly impact your quality of life. Over-the-counter solutions like antacids, laxatives, and anti-diarrhea medicines may help relieve symptoms for a time, but they’re a temporary fix. They won’t address the root ...
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