Category «Gut»

PALEOLITHIC DIET

The Paleo (also known as the stone age or caveman diet) was first introduced by gastroenterologist Dr. W L Voegtlin. It is based on the principle that the human digestive system is not designed to handle the complex modern diet, which has been the result of developments in farming and processing methods. The hypothesis is …

Benefits of Moxibustion

What is Moxibustion? Moxibustion is an ancient traditional Chinese treatment (TCM) that involves the burning of Mugwort near the surface of the skin. Mugwort is a common name for several species of aromatic plants belonging to the genus Artemisia. Other names include wormwood and green ginger. Moxibustion is frequently used in conjunction with acupuncture treatments. …

Dietary Fiber gives you a Longer and Healthier Life

A longer and healthier life is linked with high-fiber diets. Proof is found around the world in many cultures where a high-fiber diet in a norm.  Studies have found that Ugandans who ate a high-fiber diet escaped many of the common European and American diseases. Similarly Japanese Okinawans have been credited with some of the …

Quick Fire Nutritional Tips to Boost Your Energy

Are you frequently experiencing physical exhaustion as well as emotional fatigue? Do you often find yourself fighting for energy? If the answer is affirmative, then it is time to start making some healthy changes to your diet and charge up your routine life. Energy Absorbing Demons Do you know that even some unnoticeable habits like …

Spiritual healing benefits IBS and IBD

A pragmatic randomised controlled trial of healing therapy in a gastroenterology outpatient setting R.T. Lee, T. Kingstone, L. Roberts, S. Edwards, A. Soundy, P.R. Shah, M.S. Haque, S. Singh Link to Full Article Abstract      Introduction To determine the benefits of healing therapy (spiritual healing) as an adjunct to conventional management in irritable bowel …

YES, You Can Control Your IBS !

If you are struggling with your Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms (IBS), don’t give up just yet instead, Take back control ! IBS is a functional disorder athat affects the colon and causes irritable of the lining of the colon. Symptoms can include; diarrhea and/or constipation, bloating, gas and abdominal cramps. Whilst a small proportion of …

Low FODMAP diet

What are FODMAPs? FODMAPs are short chain carbohydrates and sugar alcohols naturally occurring in foods or as an additive.  As a group they are known as FODMAPs (Fermentable Oliogosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols). Not all carbohydrates are considered FODMAPs and the content level also varies. Collectively they have three common properties: Incomplete digestion and absorption. …

Managing IBS with Acupuncture & Nutrition

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common chronic conditions of the digestive system found in around 1 in 5 people. Women are 2-3 times more likely to develop IBS. It is characterised by bouts of abdominal cramps, bloating, flatulence, diarrhoea and/or constipation. The severity varies from one person to another. They can last from a few …

IBS & Vitamin D

The importance of vitamin D has been often highlighted in recent years. A new study published in Dec 2015 by the University of Sheffield has found a significant link between vitamin D and the severity of irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms, and perceived quality of life. The trial on 51 IBS patients found that 82% …