Carrageenan, a compound derived from red seaweed, is a common food additive. However, there have long been concerns about carrageenan's potential to have negative effects on the gastrointestinal tract.
A number of common pain medications, including ibuprofen and naproxen, carry significant risks for heart attack and stroke.
Hemorrhoids are a common condition that can cause significant pain and discomfort. Fortunately, a number of natural treatments appear to hold promise for improving hemorrhoids and possibly preventing their progression.
Research continues to find connections between the gut flora and mental health. This bidirectional relationship allows gastrointestinal interventions to affect mental health and vice versa.
Microplastics, often produced from the break down of plastic pollution in the environment, is quickly becoming a potential global threat to human health and the ecosystem.
Chicory is often considered an invasive weed, having become naturalized over most of the world. However, the plant appears to have some potential medical uses, from improving constipation to helping control blood sugar and lowering inflammation.
Along with dietary strategies, a number of dietary supplements appear to hold promise for reducing or improving the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
There have long been claims that nightshade-family vegetables cause or contribute to inflammation. Research has generally shown the reverse, although with some exceptions.
While not well studied, early research is still starting to suggest some potential benefits for sinus symptoms and reducing stress with different humming techniques.
Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup herbicide, has long been controversial. Studies continue to show multiple potential harms, from cancer to reproductive toxicity, among others.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition that can cause pain and inflammation throughout the joints of the body. Recent research suggests a number of natural treatment approaches might be able to help control symptoms of the condition.
Chamomile appears to have potentially significant benefits for a number of conditions, including anxiety, menstrual cramps, digestive complaints and oral mucositis.
While often thought of as a treatment for constipation, there are other, safer uses of castor oil, including topical applications for joint pain.
ADHD is a challenging condition that can have lifelong consequences. A number of additional, natural treatment options may also provide improvements in symptoms for some children and adults.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a common condition, typically diagnosed in childhood. While standard treatments are available, they carry some risks. A number of natural treatment options appear to have some benefits for reducing symptoms.
Most food that we purchase comes in some sort of packaging. Recently, a study highlights further concern for chemicals used in packaging that find their way into the foods that we eat.
Berberine is a yellow compound isolated from a number of common herbs. The compound shows potential efficacy for helping to treat diabetes, heart disease and diarrhea.
While herbal medicine has been growing in popularity, it is often more complicated than generally realized. Numerous factors can profoundly change the efficacy of an herbal product.
As summer begins to heat up and we spend more time outside, bugs and bug bites become more of a concern. A number of options are available to try and protect from bug bites.
While the concept itself may sound repugnant, the latest data on stool transplants continues to show serious potential for the treatment of a number of medical conditions.