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Even if the infection Clostridium difficile doesn’t sound familiar, it should be on your radar.

 

This nasty stomach bug is quite a troublemaker, and is getting a lot of attention in the medical community.

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Emotional Trauma and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

The psychological and emotional traumas experienced over a lifetime — such as the death of a loved one, divorce, natural disaster, house fire or car accident, physical or mental abuse — may contribute to adult irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

 

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by Drs. Charles Gerson and Mary-Joan Gerson

 

What is Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

 

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disturbance of the colon.

 

It is characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort associated with an abnormal bowel pattern in the absence of pathologic findings.

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High-Fructose Corn Syrup Propaganda

Today we are honored to feature an article by Alan R. Gaby, M.D., who, as an author, professor of nutrition, and speaker has played a leading role in advancing nutritional medicine.

 

Dr. Gaby explains the serious health impacts of high-fructose corn syrup, which is the leading sweetener in a huge variety of products you find in the supermarket.

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Turmeric - New Hope for Tendinitis

A derivative of a common spice found in Indian curries offers hope of a new treatment for tendinitis, an international team of researchers has shown.

 

They have found that curcumin, a derivative of turmeric, may help reduce inflammation associated with tendinitis.

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After Dinner Peppermint — The Benefits of Peppermint

From an after dinner peppermint, to peppermint tea, the aromatic leaves of the peppermint have been a traditional stomach remedy.

 

Now scientists in Australia have discovered how peppermint can help relieve the pain of irritable bowel syndrome.

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