What is IBS? IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, is a condition characterized by regular abdominal pain, bloating, nausea and constipation and/ or diarrhea. In most cases other common causes have been ruled out. Many people suffer from IBS and although medications can help relieve symptoms sometimes
It's no secret that one of the leading causes of death among american men is heart disease. What may be surprising is that heart disease is the number one killer among women as well.1 Screening for heart disease can be useful. It gives both men and
There is a growing body of evidence that a particular type of antacid - called proton pump inhibiters (PPIs) - may cause, or at least contribute to, several common health conditions including dementia. A recent study published in Scientific American stated, "the association is plausible and
Low dose naltrexone (or LDN) is receiving increasing attention as of late. Here's what you ought to know. It has demonstrated promise in reducing symptoms in conditions such as fibromyalgia, Crohn's disease, MS and several autoimmune diseases. It is still in the experimental stages of
A lot of folks have asked me to give them a simple explanation of what is the ketogenic diet? Is is just the Atkins diet? Do I just eat a lot of lard and bacon? Here's the 5 basics you need to know: It's called a ketogenic