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Possible Reasons for IBS

The symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, can hit hard and heavy and lead to all kinds of problems. Aside from the pain and discomfort, IBS can make people fearful of leaving the house and doing things they enjoy. While the exact cause of IBS is unknown, there is research linking it to some ...click here to read more

Cocoa Doesn’t Necessarily Protect against Digestive Distress Resulting from Exercise

Are you an athlete who loves to have a post-exercise cup of cocoa to help with digestive distress? While cocoa does have some benefits, new research suggests long-term daily consumption doesn’t protect you against digestive distress resulting from exercise and only has a small effect on gut microbiomes. Why do some people get sick after ...click here to read more

New Study Does Not Show a Relationship between High Intake of Gluten and Increased IBS Symptoms

A new study from Chalmers University of Technology and Uppsala University Sweden shows no relationship between a diet that includes gluten and increased irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms. Those with IBS tend to avoid certain foods and often cut gluten out of their diet to prevent stomach pain and diarrhea symptoms. However, this study shows ...click here to read more

Consuming a Healthy Diet during Middle Age Is Associated with a Healthy Brain

New research has found that a healthy diet is associated with a healthy brain during middle age. This information suggests that food choices in midlife may help reduce the risk of dementia and other degenerative brain disorders as people age. The study conducted by Deacon University’s Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition studied eating habits ...click here to read more

Depression and Anxiety in IBD Patients Associated with Vascular Barrier

Research from Italy has found a possible link between depression and anxiety in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients and the vascular barrier in the brain. The study published in the journal Science describes the gut-brain axis response to inflammation and its relationship to psychiatric illness. While previous research has shown that people with inflammatory bowel ...click here to read more

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MS Drug Giving IBD Sufferers Hope

There is no cure for ulcerative colitis, a painful chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, a drug used to treat multiple sclerosis is proving highly effective. Ulcerative colitis is a form of IBD that causes the immune system to attack the lining in the large intestine. It creates ulcers that can lead to extreme pain ...click here to read more

Natural Treatments for Constipation

Surely, you’re no stranger to constipation. Everybody goes through the occasional digestive disruption from time to time. It can be uncomfortable and cause symptoms like bloating and discomfort. Some may even experience regular constipation, a condition known as chronic constipation. Treatment options, such as laxatives, are one choice to help get things moving. But many ...click here to read more

Life Expectancy in People with Inflammatory Bowel Disease Is Low

People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may have a lower life expectancy, according to a new study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). The study found that even while life expectancy increased in people with IBD, they still generally died sooner compared to people without the intestinal disease. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a ...click here to read more

Tips to Cope with IBS

Treating IBS is a challenge. Irritable bowel syndrome can be painful, embarrassing, or worse, and management can be a tricky ordeal. Because of its complexity, coping mechanisms can be very valuable. There is no cure for IBS, and controlling flare-ups can be a tall challenge. All you can do is identify triggers and do your ...click here to read more