Natural Probiotics Help Treat IBS

by Julissa Clay | Apr 4, 2012 | 1 comment

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

by Christian Goodman | Oct 24, 2011 | 9 comments

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...

Cooking for Acid Reflux

by Scott Davis | Aug 18, 2011 | 0 comments

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Asthma- Milk Irritates More Than Reflux

by Scott Davis | Mar 21, 2011 | 6 comments

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....

Date Night Ruined: The Embarrassment of Excess Burping

by Scott Davis | Feb 14, 2011 | 1 comment

Most of us have graduated from the season in life where we have to go on dates and worry all the time about impressions, but hopefully most of you still make time to go out from time to time to see the sights, take in a good movie, or to dine on tasty cuisine. A...

Why Milk and Digestion Problems Don’t Mix

by Scott Davis | Jan 31, 2011 | 13 comments

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...