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.
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.
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.
Along with dietary strategies, a number of dietary supplements appear to hold promise for reducing or improving the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
Chamomile appears to have potentially significant benefits for a number of conditions, including anxiety, menstrual cramps, digestive complaints and oral mucositis.
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.
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.
While prunes are known mostly for helping relieve constipation, research suggests they may also help reverse bone loss and improve heart health.
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.
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.
Constipation is a common and sometimes frustrating problem. In this weeks article, I reviewed the latest research on natural treatment options for constipation.