Anxious Mind, Troubled Gut? Why Your Stomach Might Be Fueling Your Worry
The gut and the mind are interlinked, with problems in the gut potentially manifesting as mental-emotional symptoms, including anxiety.
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April 11, 2025
Insomnia and the Gut Microbiome
Insomnia is a common problem. Recently, research has started to suggest that insomnia may be related to a person's gastrointestinal microbiome.
December 12, 2024
How to Make Probiotic, Dairy-Free Yogurt and Juices
Probiotics have numerous benefits, but can be expensive. However, it is possible to use probiotic supplements to make your own probiotic yogurts and juices.
May 1, 2024
The Health Benefits of Probiotics
Probiotics, or supplements that contain beneficial bacteria, have been shown to have numerous health benefits, from supporting gut and mental health to weight loss.
April 26, 2024
Stomach Ulcers, Mental Health and Treating Helicobacter pylori
While standard treatment often involves three or even four medications, a number of natural treatments appear to hold promise for treating the bacterium that causes stomach ulcers: Helicobacter pylori.
November 24, 2023
Are Stomach Ulcers and Mental Health Related?
Research suggests that the main cause of stomach ulcers, infection with Helicobacter pylori in the stomach, can affect mental health.
November 19, 2023
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) Treatment
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, or SIBO, can be a difficult condition to treat. The latest research suggests efficacy for both standard and integrative approaches.
September 28, 2023
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO): Can It Be Effectively Diagnosed?
SIBO is a somewhat controversial medical condition. Current diagnostic methods to effectively identify SIBO have serious drawbacks, adding to the concerns.
September 22, 2023
Strawberries Are Commonly Contaminated with Intestinal Parasites
Fresh strawberries are commonly contaminated with human waste and intestinal parasites. There are a few techniques that might help to reduce the risks.
April 6, 2023
Carrageenan: A Common Food Additive That May Cause Intestinal Inflammation
Carrageenan, a compound derived from red seaweed, is a common food additive. However, there have long been concerns about carrageenan's potential to have negative effects on the gastrointestinal tract.
October 12, 2022
Natural Treatments for Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are a common condition that can cause significant pain and discomfort. Fortunately, a number of natural treatments appear to hold promise for improving hemorrhoids and possibly preventing their progression.
September 30, 2022
Gut Flora and Mental Health
Research continues to find connections between the gut flora and mental health. This bidirectional relationship allows gastrointestinal interventions to affect mental health and vice versa.
September 24, 2022
Supplements for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Along with dietary strategies, a number of dietary supplements appear to hold promise for reducing or improving the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
September 1, 2022
Chamomile
Chamomile appears to have potentially significant benefits for a number of conditions, including anxiety, menstrual cramps, digestive complaints and oral mucositis.
July 9, 2022
Stool Transplants
While the concept itself may sound repugnant, the latest data on stool transplants continues to show serious potential for the treatment of a number of medical conditions.
May 11, 2022
The Elemental Diet: A Potential Treatment for Severe Gastrointestinal Problems
The elemental diet is a rather extreme short-term diet that provides all of your food in its simplest form that doesn't require digestion. The diet appears to hold promise for treating some serious gastrointestinal conditions.
November 12, 2021
Prunes: Potential Benefits for the Gut, Bones and Heart
While prunes are known mostly for helping relieve constipation, research suggests they may also help reverse bone loss and improve heart health.
September 16, 2021
Integrative Approaches for Heartburn Relief
Heartburn is a common problem. Left untreated long-term, it can have serious side effects. For this week, we explore integrative approaches for helping treat acid reflux.
February 4, 2021
Dietary Approaches for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome is a common problem, and standard treatments don't typically provide resolution. However, some of the latest research suggests viable dietary options.
June 11, 2020
Constipation
Constipation is a common and sometimes frustrating problem. In this weeks article, I reviewed the latest research on natural treatment options for constipation.
January 9, 2020