Ginger Compound Shows Promise in Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Researchers discover furanodienone (FDN) as a natural anti-inflammatory agent for IBD A groundbreaking study led by the University of Toronto has identified furanodienone (FDN), a compound found in ginger, as a promising natural therapy for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Published in Nature Communications, the study demonstrates that FDN selectively binds to the pregnane X receptor […]
Do You have a Food Allergy, Food Sensitivity or Food Intolerance?
Pamela Frank, BSc(Hons), ND Food Allergy Definition A food allergy is an inappropriate immune system response to a food that can be determined by the production of antibodies to the food. The commonly accepted definition of food allergies, involves more specifically the production of IgE antibodies to foods. These are also called Type I immediate […]
Where The Rubber Meets the Road: Treating Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Dr. Gary Weiner, ND, LAc Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), comprised of ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD), is one of the 5 most prevalent gastrointestinal diseases in the United States. It is without a medical cure, often requires a lifetime of care,1 and can be difficult to manage with either conventional or unconventional treatment. […]