(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 […]

(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. […]

(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. […]

(Natural News) Constipation – a condition marked by infrequent bowel movement and difficulty defecating – is mainly caused by dehydration and a lack of dietary fiber in the colon. It is one of the most common digestive disorders that affect millions of people worldwide. In the U.S. alone, over four million people reported experiencing frequent constipation, according […]

(Natural News) Hypovitaminosis D, or vitamin D deficiency, is a common health problem experienced by many, particularly those living in cold countries and those getting limited sun exposure. In the U.S., four out of 10 individuals are likely to have insufficient vitamin D levels. If left unaddressed, vitamin D deficiency can cause a variety of […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from the US investigated the association between hypovitaminosis D and medically complicated obesity with bowel symptoms. Their findings were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Hypovitaminosis D is common in people with obesity and Type 2 diabetes. This condition is also associated with depressive symptoms. Because antidepressants can improve global […]

(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 […]

(Natural News) A study published in Digestive Diseases and Sciences has found that taking peppermint oil can relieve symptoms of esophageal disorders, which include dysphagia and non-cardiac chest pain. Researchers from the University of South Carolina included 38 participants for their study, all of whom had digestive concerns such as dysphagia and chest pain. For two years, participants […]