(Natural News) People with ulcerative colitis may benefit from drinking the fresh fruit juice of a cactus plant called erect prickly pear (Opuntia dillenii). In a study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements, researchers from Sree Siddaganga College of Pharmacy in India have found that erect prickly pear fresh fruit juice can reduce colon […]

(Natural News) Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) often refers to two different conditions: Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. These two conditions, along with other types of IBD, are associated with painful symptoms. However, the results of a study suggest that cannabis could be used to address gut inflammation. The study, which was published in the Journal […]

(Natural News) Research has found a new potential alternative treatment for inflammatory bowel disease. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a six-herb Chinese medicinal formula known as Chang-An-Shuan has been found to contain anti-inflammatory effect against inflammatory bowel disease. This Chinese herbal formula is composed of Pulsatilla chinensis, Cortex […]

(Natural News) Vegetables are known to contain natural compounds that support the protective functions of the immune system. An article in The Francis Crick Institute news page reported that cruciferous vegetables are particularly beneficial when it comes to shielding the intestine from disease-causing microorganisms. This was the finding of a recent animal model that used […]

(Natural News) The sweet and creamy kiwifruit has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries because of its ability to promote proper digestion. This knowledge encouraged researchers to explore the fruit’s potential as a natural remedy for gastrointestinal problems such as chronic constipation, which affects more than 20 percent of the American population. Constipation […]

(Natural News) An individual with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a set of painful conditions that are linked to extreme diarrhea and fatigue, may sometimes require medications and surgery. However, study findings have revealed that consuming less than one cup of strawberries daily can help patients with IBD. The dietary intervention could help alleviate inflammation in the colon […]

(Natural News) More than 1.6 million Americans suffer from inflammatory bowel disease, a persistent and lifelong disease that affects the digestive tract. With these numbers, the need to treat the condition using safe and effective methods is evident. Unfortunately, conventional treatments for this disease are known to cause adverse side effects. Because of this, more people […]

(Natural News) People suffering from an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, may benefit from common nettle (Urtica dioica). A study published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine suggested that common nettle can improve the quality of life of people with IBD. In the study, researchers from Iran University of […]

(Natural News) The human body still holds mysteries that modern science has yet to comprehend — one of which is the exact cause of Crohn’s disease. In the U.S., around three million adults suffer from inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most […]

(Natural News) Studies have stated that around half of patients suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS) take some form of nutritional supplement. Countless research emphasizes the importance of proper supplementation in the prevention, management, and treatment of both gastrointestinal disorders. That said, nutritionists vary in their opinion on which supplement […]