Category Archives: Colon And Digestive

There has been a lot of news surrounding the health benefits of probiotics in recent years. A new study, however, is showing how one strain may lead to significant reductions in the risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). A research team looked at how an intestinal bacterium called Akkermansia muciniphila could affect heart health, and they ...click here to read more

There can be some real benefits to some plant-based diets. Research has revealed that can work wonders for blood pressure, weight loss, and heart disease. And it’s possible that Crohn’s disease, a form of irritable bowel disease (IBD), may be an addition to the list. A recent case study published in a paper in the ...click here to read more

I’m going to do it. I’m going to tell you that your morning fruit or vegetable juice isn’t as healthy as you think it is. Yes, it’s packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other health-promoting compounds. Yes, it counts towards your fruit and vegetable count for the day. And heck yes, it can be healthy ...click here to read more

If you are one of the many Americans who take a common blood pressure drug, you could be at risk for diverticulosis. This new research from a team of scientists led by Imperial College London investigated the effectiveness and side effects of three common blood pressure medications: ACE-inhibitors, beta-blockers, and calcium channel blockers. Worldwide, high ...click here to read more

A new study has confirmed a definitive link between salt and bloating. America has a high prevalence of bloating, and this new research published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology shows that it can be reduced simply by lowering sodium intake. The study was conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public ...click here to read more

There is evidence that diet can help maintain a healthy colon, but there is little understanding of which foods may offer the most benefit. A new study is showing that yogurt might help lower the risk of colon trouble. The new observational study found that men who ate at least two servings of yogurt per ...click here to read more

A new study presented at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2019) has shown an increased rate of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in those with type 1 diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect more than just the joints. Many people experience fatigue, loss of appetite, and ...click here to read more

For the first time, scientists have found an association between gut bacteria and fibromyalgia. This new research is the first to show that people who suffer from chronic pain have a variation in microbiome composition. Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder that affects two to four percent of the population and has no known cure. It ...click here to read more

Have you ever taken medication and wondered why on earth it was ever recommended? Or why some test results indicate a drug works 70-percent of the time? What’s wrong with the other 30-percent? New research is showing that genetics and individual make-ups of gut bacterial populations may a bigger role than expected in how people ...click here to read more

Heartburn can take the joy out of eating in less time than it takes to enjoy your favorite snack. And if you’ve got gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the thought of your next meal may send shivers down your spine. Acid reflux from GERD is treatable using proton pump inhibitor (PPI) medications. But these drugs can ...click here to read more

New research shows that long term use of heartburn drugs has been linked to fatal cases of cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and gastrointestinal cancer. Before this study conducted by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System, little had been known about the specific ...click here to read more

I’m sure you’ve experienced anxiety from a gut feeling before. Maybe you felt like your team was going to lose a big game, a work project wasn’t going to go well, or that storm was fast approaching and you were without an umbrella. But, according to a new scientific review, your gut may play a ...click here to read more

Studies show that two major health problems, poor sleep quality and peptic ulcer recurrence, can affect the physical and psychological well-being of older adults. And new research now shows a connection between the two health conditions. Poor sleep quality is a major health issue for many older adults. It can be caused by age-related increases ...click here to read more

New research out of the University of Sydney provides new evidence that a common food additive may have a substantial influence on gut microbiota, which could result in inflammatory bowel disease. The food additive known as E171 (titanium dioxide nanoparticles) is commonly used in foods and some medicine as a whitening agent. E171 is consumed ...click here to read more