Picture this. You’re so sick you can’t leave the house. Your symptoms are so severe you’ve turned into a virtual hermit. But your doctor tells you it’s all in your head. Oh he uses terms like “functional” and “psychosomatic,” but it still all adds up to one thing, he doesn’t believe you’re really ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:April 22, 2016
February 9, 2016
Irritable bowel patients should avoid this vicious drug cycle
If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), your doctor might say, "I think you could use an antidepressant." To which you might say, "I'm not depressed." Well--not yet. You might start feeling pretty low after you've taken a ride on the merry-go-round of "logic" ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Do not use St. John’s Wort for IBS
Recently I came across a misguided study conducted by scientists at the Mayo Clinic. They tried to treat their IBS patients with St. John's Wort. Of course, the herb didn't make the patients' IBS symptoms any better. And it didn't work for the same reason why you don't use tomato sauce to paint ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
How to Treat (and not to Treat) Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Sometimes I wonder if FDA officials are obsessive practical jokers.Just two weeks ago, the agency gave approval to prescribe the constipation drug Amitiza for patients with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation.But according to the Amitiza website, the most common side effects are nausea, ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 27, 2016
Slash breast cancer tumor risk up to 44% with fiber!
You know fiber's good for you. It keeps the pipes running smoothly and keeps the laxatives on the shelf. Plus, according to many well-known studies, fiber helps protect you against colon cancer. But what about breast cancer? Does eating plenty of fiber play a role in preventing breast cancer as ... Read More ›
