Health - The Post Chronicle (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
Probiotics ease symptoms and help normalize bowel movement frequency in patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome,...
Lively Women (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
(www.livelywomen.com) — If you, like me, suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, you’ll definitely want to enter this giveaway for a 7-day starter pack of Align daily probiotic supplement capsules. About the Prize I’m giving away 5 packs of 7 capsules, each of which is a 1-week supply. Align is a daily dietary supplement that works naturally to help [...]
Medical News Today (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (formerly Microbia) announced presentation of data from a pair of preclinical studies delineating the role that cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) plays in alleviating intestinal pain. These studies demonstrate that cGMP inhibits intestinal pain in a preclinical model of intestinal hyperalgesia and desensitizes colonic afferent nerves in a similar model of experimental colitis....
Medical News Today (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008
New research on the benefits of probiotics in children and seniors was presented at The American College of Nutrition (ACN) Annual Meeting in a symposium, "Practical Applications of Probiotics in Health and Disease." Scientific experts in the fields of pediatrics, aging, and nutrition discussed the potential uses for probiotics in children as well as the elderly, and for health conditions such as Inflammatory...
The Happy Hospitalist (Free subscription) | 01/10/2008
For Exercise NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Regular exercise may relieve constipation in people who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, according to a study in the International Journal of Sports Medicine. Or you could try Zelnorm. Oh wait. That causes heart attacks . I can tell you right now, if I were to suggest exercise as a treatment to my patients with IBS, I would get yelled at and have patients...
Reuters UK (Free subscription) | 29/09/2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Regular exercise may relieve constipation in people who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, according to a study in the International Journal of Sports Medicine.
Medical News Today (Free subscription) | 12/09/2008
SIBO is a common feature in IBS and in fact may be directly related to the genesis of IBS symptoms. An ERBHAL on a lactulose breath test may indicate SIBO. Antibiotics and elemental diets have been shown to be effective in treating SIBO, but the efficacy of probiotics is untested. A pilot study was undertaken to determine the effect of L. strain Shirota (Yakult(R)) on intestinal fermentation patterns...
The Composed Gentleman (Free subscription) | 10/09/2008
Mama used to buy packs of yakult when I was young. She thought that yakult helps in keeping my digestive system working properly. Yakult, she has this huge belief that it is an effective and helpful drink in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Mama seems to be correct. A pilot study was undertaken to determine the effect of L. strain Shirota (Yakult(R)) on intestinal fermentation
World of Psychology (Free subscription) | 06/09/2008
Although we’ve all heard allusions to the “mind/body connection,” Western medicine still tends to downplay or ignore the effect people’s attitudes and emotions can have on their overall health. In her recent New York Times article “Let the Mind Help Tame an Irritable Bowel,” Jane E. Brody discusses an even more specific connection: that of [...]
Articles Database (Free subscription) | 01/09/2008
If you believe that you are suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome, it is imperative that you work on getting the relief you need. The first step is of course to be diagnosed by your doctor. Most doctors will be able to provide you with the necessary testing and evaluation. Your doctor will want to [...]
A Perfectly Cromulent Blog (Free subscription) | 19/08/2008
"Oh yeah, Cheeeese." I almost made it to sleep at a reasonable hour last night, having spent a couple hours drinking beer and trying to decide whether Eli Manning or Brady Quinn best personifies irritable bowel syndrome. Then I returned to my hotel room to find this: Let's back up. I'm in scenic Reston, VA for work. My original hotel room was right by the elevators, which isn't usually a big deal...
ArticlePower.org (Free subscription) | 10/08/2008
What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome and What Are its Symptoms?
ArticlePower.org (Free subscription) | 05/08/2008
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a disease that is estimated to affect 15% of the population in the United States today. There are many IBS symptoms that can help to diagnose the disease.
Article Farm Health Articles (Free subscription) | 27/07/2008
IBS - or to give it its full name - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a set of symptoms which affect the stomach and bowel. At the time of writing, there is no fully attributed cause to these symptoms, and the symptoms themselves can quite often vary dramatically between sufferers.
Article Farm Health Articles (Free subscription) | 27/07/2008
As a now 33 year old woman, I have struggled on and off with digestive issues, including bouts with IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and various types of indigestion. Read how the newer digestive enzyme supplements can help increase the comfort and effectiveness of the digestive system, and how they helped me with my digestive problems.
