Naturopathic Protocol for GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) commonly presents as heartburn, regurge of food or sour taste in the mouth. Sometimes GERD is asymptomatic or produces non-digestive symptoms like a chronic cough or post-nasal drip. Most evidence suggests that GERD results from inappropriate Read More
Naturopathic Protocol for Kidney Stones
A naturopathic protocol for kidney stones is a multi-pronged. Several types of kidney stones exist including calcium, uric acid, cysteine, and struvite. However, roughly 80% of kidney stones contain calcium salts; usually calcium oxalate and sometimes calcium phosphate. This naturopathic Read More
Antiulcers – Herbs for Ulcers
Peptic ulcers affect the upper gastrointestinal tract. They include gastric and duodenal ulcers found in the stomach and small intestine respectively. Ulcers typically cause burning pain roughly in the centre of the chest that can be associated with nausea and stabbing Read More
Carminatives – Herbs to relieve cramping, bloating and gas
Carminatives are herbs that help promote digestion and relieve bloating and flatulence. The word carminative comes from the Latin meaning to “comb out”. The ancient Greeks stated carminatives “help to relax the gross humours from whence the wind arises, combing Read More
Antidiarrheals – Herbs for Diarrhea
Diarrhea produces frequent watery stools, often accompanied by cramping pains, urgency, and in serious cases, blood in the stool. Infectious diarrhea is the most prevalent cause of diarrhea worldwide but food sensitivities, inflammation, and medications are also common causes. Oral rehydration Read More
Astringent herbs – The use of tannins in medicine
Astringent herbs have long been used treat damaged and inflamed tissues. The term astringent is derived from latin word “adstringere” which means to “to bind together”. Compounds called tannins are responsible for the astringent effect. Tannins bind to proteins forming cross-linking that tightens Read More
Natural Remedies for IBS – The top researched natural supplements for IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a cluster of symptoms that may include abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. There are several causes of IBS ranging from food sensitivities, different types of infections (e.g. SIBO) and stress. Determining the cause of Read More
Causes of IBS – What factors contribute to IBS?
The precise cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is unknown. Being diagnosed with IBS can be misleading for people because IBS is not a disease per say but rather a group of symptoms that can be caused by multiple factors. One Read More
Bitter Herbs – The benefits of digestive bitters in food, drink, and medicine
Bars and restaurants resemble an apothecary with their shelves lined with herb infused liquors. Most people are unaware of the medicinal properties these herbal extracts possess. And few people will venture to taste them because of their “offensive” bitter taste. Yet, Read More
Natural Laxatives – Bulk, Osmotic and Stimulating laxatives
Natural laxatives are substances that help promote a bowel movement. They are typically derived from plants or mineral sources. Four main classes of natural laxatives (bulk, osmotic and stimulating laxatives plus bowel lubricants) exists. Each class works by different mechanisms Read More