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Peppermint

By Dr. Bradly Jacobs

Peppermint has been used since ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece to help stomach and gallbladder ailments, and headaches among other ills.

The word “mint” is translated from the word ‘mentha’ which was the name of a Greek mythological nymph who later transformed herself into the plant.

What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?

by Drs. Charles Gerson and Mary-Joan Gerson

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.

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.

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.

Exercise Helps Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Physical activity improves symptoms in patients with IBS and is protective against symptom deterioration. This has recently been shown in a study from the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden.