Conditions: Digestive
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What are some natural ways to relieve constipation?
Ayurvedic medicine tells us that digestive and colon health are of paramount importance. In the practice of Ayurveda, we classify people...
Choose the right probiotic
Soothe digestion: Natural Fixes for IBS
irritable bowel syndrome isn't a standard conversation starter at holiday celebrations. But with one in five Americans prone to IBS, chances are it affects you or someone you know...
How to do an elimination diet
Get cultured
Lately, your digestion feels off; in fact, you've caught a few more colds than usual and your overall vitality seems a bit compromised. Must be time to detox, right?...
Supplement survey
Do you have so many bottles spilling out of your vitamin cabinet that you can't keep track of what's really essential? Maybe it's time to rethink your...
What is your body trying to tell you?
It happens again and again. You sit at your desk long after you first notice that your shoulders are tense, your stomach is rumbling, and your bladder...
Stomach solutions
Bromelain What it is: Bromelain's enzymes aid overall digestion and are particularly adept at breaking down protein. This enzyme comes from pineapple...
Is it something you ate?
An upset stomach that stays upset. Headaches that come back again and again. Persistent rashes. Aching joints. With the increasing number of reports on...
Letting go
Colon cleansing is not a typical dinner-party topic. Most people don't like talking about what's in their large intestine while enjoying chips and dip....
Green foods
3 more antioxidants>> 1: Vitamin CFights free radicals in the watery areas of the body (such as the bloodstream)2: Vitamin E Protects cell membranes and...
Herbs and supplements for colon health
Supplement How it works Dose Notes Psyllium seed husks (Plantago ovata) A high-fiber laxative, these keep feces soft and help gently scrape the colon...
Psyllium (Plantago ovata)
What it isPsyllium (SILL-ee-yum) supplements are derived from the seeds and seed husks of plants from the genus Plantago. Psyllium is very high in soluble...
Gut Feeling
Gut Feeling If your bowels aren't happy, you won't be either. Here's what's normal and what's not By Patti Woods Illustrations by Juliette Borda It certainly...
Is It Something More Serious
While the symptoms of IBS are rather clear, they can also be indicative of something more serious. Never self-diagnose; see your doctor if you have concerns....
