Why Are Some People More Vulnerable to Hunger?
Razi Berry It’s next to impossible to avoid occasions where the smells and sights of food will tantalize and torment us. Part of the difficulty in resisting these delicious items is a hormone found in the stomach that signals hunger – ghrelin. This hormone is currently being studied as a factor in overeating and obesity. […]
A Concussion Could Impact Your Gut Health
Node Smith, ND More Elaboration on the TBI and Gut Connection A recent research study has elaborated on the connection between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and gastrointestinal changes.1 It has been observed that gut changes often follow a TBI, however this research reports that these intestinal changes may contribute to a higher risk of infection, […]
Stomach Pain: 8 Homeopathic Remedies
Stomach Aches and Pain Recently we looked at various remedies for acne. Now, let’s look at a more generic symptom: stomach pain. Stomach pain could present as any remedy state, however, Morrison’s Desktop Reference lists a handful of “major remedies” and their keynotes. As with any acute presentation, matching the acute symptoms with an underlying […]
15 Ways to Treat GERD Naturally
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @DrCimperman Have you Heard of GERD? (Of Course You Have) Approximately 6 out of 10 adults in the United States suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD, and 3 in 10 experience symptoms on a weekly basis. The most common symptoms are a burning sensation in the chest or […]
All About Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
Dr. Steven Sandberg-Lewis, ND, DHANP The human microbiome (friendly intestinal flora) is a hot topic these days. The truth is that these organisms, outnumbering the total number of human cells in our bodies, are essential for health. They exert major effects on immunity, hormone balance and absorption of nutrients. Their numbers are normally smallest in […]