Natural Probiotics Help Treat IBS

Natural Probiotics Help Treat IBS

Those struggling with Irritable Bowel Syndrome should include more natural sources of probiotics, such as yogurt and kefir, into their daily a diet, reports a new review study out of University College Cork. This review paper looked at 42 clinical studies that...

Calcium Channel Blockers and Irritable Bowel

Recently we had a woman write in regarding concerns she had with her prescription medications.  She had talked to her doctor about it, but was frustrated by his lack of interest in her concerns and having given her what she called “the kiss off.” She was concerned...

Asthma- Milk Irritates More Than Reflux

A reader commented on the last milk article that he developed asthma as a result of his body’s intolerance to dairy. Understanding how this is possible means first understanding that there are different types of asthma, and thus the triggers for attacks will differ....

Why Milk and Digestion Problems Don’t Mix

A reader asked me recently about some unsettling assertions about milk that had been getting attention in the news. Her question was in regard to whether or not milk is bad for you. As with a lot of these questions, the answer is frequently yes and no. The benefits of...