Treating IBS Naturally
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is estimated to impact between 10% – 20% of the United States population 80% of cases are reported in women. It occurs when muscles in your large intestine contract faster or slower than normal. This causes pain, cramping, gassiness, sudden bouts of diarrhea, and constipation. IBS risk factors include a low-fiber […]
Probiotics
Beneficial intestinal bacteria are essential to life. However, the balance of good bacteria can get disrupted by many factors, especially antibiotics, steroids, estrogens, diabetes, low stomach acid, intestinal infection, diarrhea, surgery, poor diet (especially low fiber diets), pregnancy, aging, and stress. Imbalanced bacteria (dysbiosis) can cause a range of gastrointestinal symptoms, skin conditions, urinary tract […]
Probiotic Therapy Helps with Autism Symptoms in Mice
Autism is diagnosed when individuals exhibit characteristic behaviors that include repetitive actions, decreased social interactions and impaired communication. Many parents and physicians have been stating for years that autism may really be an auto-immune or gastrointestinal (GI) condition that causes or exacerbates the symptoms of autism. Researchers from CalTech explored the link between gut microbial and their impact on social and […]