Cabbage juice was first proven effective against ulcers in 1949 in a small study conducted. Cabbage juice was found to significantly shorten healing time for six individuals suffering from gastric ulcers who took it as treatment, compared with 42 days for individuals receiving conventional therapy for stomach ulcers. Seven individuals suffering from duodenal ulcers took …

Researchers have recently reported that eating one avocado every day for six months resulted in a slight reduction of harmful cholesterol levels.1 An avocado every day did not lead to weight gain and instead led to a small reduction in LDL cholesterol levels. Researchers conducted a 6-month study involving over 1,000 obese or overweight individuals; …

Long-term consumption of Allura Red food dye has the potential to aggravate existing conditions like IBD, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. A study using experimental animal models of IBD demonstrated how prolonged exposure caused significant harm to gut health while increasing inflammation levels in animal models of IBD. Dye may directly disrupt gut barrier function …

Studies show that older adults taking antibiotics regularly are at increased risk of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, particularly those for intestinal infections. The highest risk occurs two to two years post-antibiotic usage. Environmental factors could be the source of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. At present, over 7 million people worldwide are living with this condition …

Study findings indicate that people who frequently utilize laxatives – an often-prescribed constipation treatment – could face a 50% greater dementia risk compared to individuals who do not regularly utilize these laxatives. Researchers also discovered that those who used only osmotic laxatives, which soften stool by drawing water to the colon and softening stool through …

Are you ready for an exhilarating adventure through South American rainforests? Acai palm trees stand proudly, boasting their colorful little purple berries known as acai berries and offering up fun photo opps of their colorful beauty! These tasty treats have quickly become extremely popular, and for good reason! Packed full of antioxidants and offering many …

Studies indicate that carboxymethylcellulose, a commonly used food additive, alters the intestinal environments of healthy individuals by disturbing beneficial bacteria populations and nutritional levels. These findings demonstrate a need for further studies on its long-term impacts on health. Carboxymethylcellulose, also known as an emulsifier, is an increasingly used food additive used to increase shelf life …