If you take an antacid with a glass of water, it just may be that the water actually “cures” your acid problem better than the medicine does. And if you take an antacid without water, it might be more effective to simply drink a glass of water and skip the...
Several studies have linked extended use of popular drugs to treat heartburn and acid reflux with an increased risk of premature death. One example is a 2017 study by Washington University St. Louis which showed greater increases in death risk the longer a person took...
When it comes to choosing a dietary supplement to support gut health, perhaps the most important consideration is choosing a supplement that provides multiple strains of bacteria. And this point is being driven home by a new study from an international team of...
Low vitamin D status has already been associated with the risk of colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. So, it comes as no surprise that scientists have now demonstrated a link between low vitamin D and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms. A new study,...
If you’re trying to incorporate healthier foods into your diet but find you’re still continually craving junk food, the challenge you’re facing is not really in training your brain—it’s overcoming the signals emanating from your gut! More precisely,...
Evidence continues to mount on the importance of gut health in maintaining a healthy brain. This link has become known as the “gut-brain axis.” Now an Australian university study has demonstrated that the regular consumption of probiotics can have advantageous effects...
