Acupuncture tied to less pain, stress, anxiety by Judy George, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today April 09, 2019 MILWAUKEE — Acupuncture in the emergency department (ED) was linked to less pain, stress, anxiety, and nausea among patients, a feasibility study showed. Pain scores of ED patients who received acupuncture dropped from 6.5 to 3.4 points […]
The One Probiotic Supplement You Need to be Taking by David Perlmutter, MD Bowel wall permeability, more commonly described these days as “leaky gut,” is now front and center in the news, and is well known as a cause of a large number of common disease entities. The intestinal barrier that separates the luminal contents from […]
Reuters Health News | February 13, 2019 People who eat a lot of animal protein may be more likely to have excessive fat in their livers and a higher risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) than individuals whose main source of protein is vegetables, a Dutch study suggests. Researchers examined data from dietary questionnaires […]
by Diana Swift, Contributing Writer January 30, 2019 Both atopic and autoimmune arthritis conditions were independently associated with functional dyspepsia (FD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), an Australian population-based study found. Furthermore, while functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are associated with increased anxiety, and more than half of IBS cases are secondary to psychological disorders, the associations between FD, IBS, […]
by Melissa Lee – Fx Medicine 05/13/2016 DOWNLOAD INFOGRAPHIC In recent years an amazing discovery has advanced our understanding of intestinal permeability. In 2000, Dr Alessio Fasano and his team discovered a molecule responsible for modulating intestinal tight junctions (TJs) known as zonulin. To date, zonulin is the only human protein known to reversibly regulate intestinal permeability. Based on Dr Fasano’s […]
If you’re experiencing symptoms such as seasonal allergies, brain fog, skin issues or hormonal imbalances, the root cause could be hiding in your digestive system. Every day, millions of people are struggling with leaky gut and other GI issues without even realizing it! Your gut is the gateway to health, as nearly 80% of your […]
Last reviewed Tue 16 October 2018 By Kat Gal Reviewed by Debra Sullivan, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE, COI Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease. In addition to gastrointestinal symptoms, people with this condition often experience painful and swollen joints. According to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, up to 25 percent of people […]
American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs — Martinez AI, et al. | September 27, 2018 In this retrospective cohort study, researchers used data from the Truven Health MarketScan Research Database (2009–2015) to determine the risk of gastrointestinal (GI) hemorrhage in statin users aged 30–65 years at initial prescription claim. Study participants, negative control participants (ie, other […]
September 25, 2018 Paulina Salminen, MD, PhD1,2; Risto Tuominen, MPH, PhD3,4,5; Hannu Paajanen, MD, PhD6; et al Tero Rautio, MD, PhD7; Pia Nordström, MD, PhD8; Markku Aarnio, MD, PhD9; Tuomo Rantanen, MD, PhD10,11,12; Saija Hurme, MSc13; Jukka-Pekka Mecklin, MD, PhD14,15; Juhani Sand, MD, PhD16; Johanna Virtanen, MD, PhD17; Airi Jartti, MD, PhD18; Juha M. Grönroos, […]
Leaky gut is a modern epidemic that affects millions of people around the world—even though many of them aren’t aware of the underlying condition that causes symptoms ranging from digestive issues and mood imbalances to autoimmunity, cancer, and other chronic illnesses. Most conventional doctors fail to recognize the critical importance of gut health, or how a leaky […]
Naveed Saleh, MD, MS, for MDLinx | August 08, 2018 Maintaining a healthy diet is correlated with lower accumulation of fat in the liver and lower risk for developing hepatic steatosis, according to a recent analysis of the Framingham Heart Study published in Gastroenterology. Moreover, the benefits of healthy eating are compounded in patients genetically […]
By E.J. Mundell HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, June 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — More good news for coffee lovers: Having three or more cups of “joe” each day may help ward off serious liver ailments, new research suggests. The 26-year study of more than 14,000 Americans couldn’t prove cause and effect. However, participants who drank three-plus […]
MARCH 01, 2018 Healthline/Medical News Today Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) raises the risk of heart attack. Also, the risk is independent of traditional risk factors, such as high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, and high cholesterol. This was the conclusion of a study that explored the possible link between IBD and heart disease by analyzing the medical records of more […]
~ Probiotics linked to reduced eczema risk; fish oil to lower risk of egg allergy by Molly Walker, Staff Writer, MedPage Today February 28, 2018 Probiotics during pregnancy may reduce the risk of eczema in offspring, while fish oil supplementation may reduce the risk of potential egg allergy, a systematic review and meta-analysis found. Nineteen […]
FEBRUARY 07, 2018 Healthline/Medical News Today It was previously believed that fructose, which is the sugar found in fruit and fruit juice, is processed by the liver. However, a new study suggests that fructose is mainly processed in the small intestine. The study, which is published in the journal Cell Metabolism, reveals that processed high-sugar food and […]
by Erson Religioso III, DPT, FAAOMPT Unlike some allergies, food intolerances aren’t life-threatening. However, they can be very problematic for those affected. Food intolerances and sensitivities are extremely common and seem to be on the rise (1). In fact, it’s estimated that up to 20% of the world’s population may have a food intolerance (2). […]
JANUARY 29, 2018 Healthline/Medical News Today People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) could alleviate their symptoms by taking vitamin D supplements. This is the conclusion of a new study recently published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. IBS is a condition that affects the large intestine. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloating, and constipation. It is estimated that IBS […]