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Herbs for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Posted on Tue, 9 Sep 14

Herbs for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth

A new study has found that herbal treatment may be safer and more effective than antibiotics for small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). This is an important discovery for people with chronic digestive symptoms.

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Aloe vera juice for irritable bowel syndrome
Posted on Sat, 3 May 14

Aloe vera juice for irritable bowel syndrome

Can Aloe vera juice help reduce the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS); bloating, constipation, diarrhea, pain, and discomfort? Decades of clinical research helps answer this question.

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Gluten free diet may improve mood
Posted on Wed, 16 Apr 14

Gluten free diet may improve mood

Research has found that gluten may be linked to feelings of depression in people without celiac disease, explaining why some people feel better on a gluten free diet.

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Ancient wheat improves digestive symptoms
Posted on Fri, 14 Mar 14

Ancient wheat improves digestive symptoms

If you have digestive problems, switching to an ancient wheat variety may help reduce symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, and tiredness according to a study in the British Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

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Probiotics for irritable bowel syndrome
Posted on Mon, 30 May 11

Probiotics for irritable bowel syndrome

Probiotics are widely claimed to help relieve irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and while some do, others may not work at all and some may even make things worse. Not all probiotics are the same and it pays to know the difference.

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Drug induced digestive dilemma
Posted on Fri, 4 Sep 09

Drug induced digestive dilemma

The 2-3 kilograms of bacteria that typically reside inside our digestive tract have formed a harmonious relationship with our digestive system and are as much dependant on us for survival as we are on them. When our gut bacteria are out of balance life can be made a living hell with digestive symptoms such as pain, bloating, constipation and or diarrhoea (1). Alarmingly, a very common drug prescription is toxic to gut bacteria and may be the reason many people suffer from chronic digestive complaints.

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