Tag: Digestive Health

Recent research conducted by the NHANES, which is a branch of the CDC, seems to suggest that children across America are...

Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic discovered that taking vitamin D with large meals boosts its absorption dramatically. But when it...

We return to our exploration of the intestinal tract with a look at the macro and micro anatomy of the...

We explore the anatomy and physiology of the pancreas and how it participates in the digestive process. In addition, we...

A recent study found that those who helped clean up after the events of 9/11 had double the incidence of...

We now explore how what we've learned about the anatomy and physiology of the stomach translates into problems that can...

We conclude our exploration of the anatomy and physiology of the stomach from a natural health perspective and examine the...

Jon Barron debunks The CSPI’s report which lists the 10 foods most likely to make you sick — such as...

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has just released a report listing the 10 foods most likely...

In Part 1 of our series on the digestive system, we explored the process whereby food enters the stomach through...

Over the course of the next half dozen or so newsletters, I'm going to walk you through the digestive system...

A new study offers yet another reason to take probiotics - if you're pregnant. The study of 256 expectant women...

Researchers found that animals already infected with the diseases recovered as effectively and quickly on probiotics as they would have...

What are microbes and why are they so important for optimal health?  Jon discusses theories about beneficial bacteria and the...

In Part 1 of the series, we'll explore exactly what probiotics are and what benefits you can expect from supplementation.

 A new study out of Kansas State University has confirmed that marinating meat sharply reduces the level of cancer causing...

A new study shows that high blood pressure may have even more to do with diet and how your body...

A new study by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology confirms that pediatric allergies can significantly impair a...

The FDA just proposed that children ages 1-11 who suffer from heartburn should now take Nexium.

Certainly, there are times it makes sense to remove tonsils and adenoids even though they are an integral part of...

After my recent newsletter about the common myths of stomach acid, we have had a few people ask about how...

Everything you want to know about stomach acid -- stomach acid and digestion, too much stomach acid, too little stomach...

 Candida is a yeastlike fungus commonly found in the normal flora of the mouth, skin, intestinal tract, and vagina, which...

Crohn's is one of a whole range of intestinal disorders that stem from similar causes. These include ulcerative colitis, diverticular...

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