All posts tagged with IBS
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-(Natural News) Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a lifelong condition that can be very difficult to deal with on a daily basis. Fortunately, a recent study has found that peppermint oil can be a safe and effective remedy for IBS. Published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the research revealed that peppermint oil has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory […]
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-(Natural News) Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disorder that affects the large intestine. It can be caused by a severe infection, inflammation or abnormal muscle contractions. Among the many symptoms of IBS, abdominal pain, coupled with either diarrhea or constipation, is the most common. People with IBS often report low health-related quality of life. […]
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-(Natural News) Researchers from China and Hong Kong studied the effects of quercetin on visceral pain and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) availability in post-inflammatory irritable bowel syndrome (PI-IBS) rats. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Intestinal enterochromaffin (EC) cell hyperplasia and 5-HT availability play key roles in the pathogenesis of abdominal hypersensitivity caused by IBS. […]
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-(Natural News) One of the challenges of treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is its unclear etiology. However, a recent study revealed that its symptoms are closely linked to both gut and brain health. The study – a collaboration among researchers from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium, and the University of North Carolina at […]
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-(Natural News) Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practice that works by burning dried herbs or “moxa” on or very near the surface of the skin. Moxibustion is believed to invigorate the flow of qi in the body and dispel certain pathogenic influences. According to traditional practice, moxibustion is good for alleviating pain caused by […]
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-(Natural News) Many people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) often rely on doctor-prescribed drugs like laxatives, which often cause other harmful side effects. Among other natural and safe ways to manage IBS, researchers also suggest talking therapy. Researchers at the University of Southampton in the U.K., together with colleagues at King’s College London, found that talking […]
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-(Natural News) Vitamin D deficiency is a nutritional deficiency associated with various conditions, such as depression, cardiovascular disease, bone disorders, and diabetes. Recently, studies have emerged reporting that people suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) also have very low levels of vitamin D. Due to its possible link to gastrointestinal problems, researchers have began investigating the effects of vitamin […]
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-(Natural News) Peppermint oil is widely used, thanks to its soothing and relaxing properties. In addition, it can help relieve chest pains after eating, according to a pilot study published in Digestive Diseases and Sciences. In the study, researchers from Egypt and the U.S. revealed that peppermint oil can potentially treat symptoms of esophageal motility disorders. […]
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-(Natural News) Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder; it affects up to 20 percent of the global population at any given time. In a study published in Chinese Medicine, researchers from the Shanghai University of Traditional Medicine and Indiana University School of Medicine suggested using a form of heat therapy called moxibustion […]
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-(Natural News) Researchers from the Shanghai University of Traditional Medicine and Indiana University School of Medicine studied the efficacy of moxibustion treatment in curing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Their findings were published in the journal Chinese Medicine. The researchers divided 65 male rats into six groups: normal, IBS model, moxibustion, electroacupuncture (EA), bifid-triple viable capsule […]
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