New findings by Swedish researchers at Sahlgrenska University in Gothenburg further support claims that regular exercise can help to dramatically decrease the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Altogether a total of 102 previously documented adult IBS patients, ranging from ages 18 to 65, took part in this new IBS study. The participants were randomly assigned [...]

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There are a lot of sound arguments in favor of vegetarianism. Regardless of whether it’s because of animal-rights, environmental concerns, or done in the interest of general personal health — not eating meat is something many people are very passionate about. However, for individuals who are at high-risk for, or already suffering from certain forms [...]

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A preliminary investigation into the connection between Omega-3 Fatty acids and colon cancer, shows that there may be a surprisingly strong positive link between the two in some population groups, but not others. About the Study & Its Unusual Findings Using a population derived test sample of just over 1,500 white participants (about half with [...]

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The Journal of Clinical Nursing recently published the results of a study into the connection between functional constipation and aversion to fruits and vegetables in children. source While it may seem obvious that kids who enjoy eating these healthy foods are more likely to exhibit healthy bowel function and regularity than their more finicky peers, [...]

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Irritable bowel syndrome is one of the most common gastrointestinal diseases facing the population today. It is classified by mild to severe abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea and/or constipation, and is usually triggered by stress and poor diet. Women are particularly vulnerable to this condition (estimates show that almost twice as many women experience IBS than [...]

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