Updated on January 3, 2023 Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes patients to experience a higher than normal number of daily stools, bloody or disrupted stools, diarrhea, pain, weight loss, inflammation, and bloating. UC causes damage to intestinal tissues via cycles of inflammation and tissue retraction, and is progressively degenerative, […]
Updated on January 3, 2023 Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in which dietary stimuli cause symptomatic flare-ups that manifest in patients as pain, cramping, and diarrhea. These symptoms can not only cause significant physical discomfort, they can also deeply impact functionality and overall quality of life. Unfortunately, conventional therapies often fail to […]
Updated on January 3, 2023 Within both the research and the clinical communities, the relationship between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and diet has long been a topic of discussion. However, understanding the complex relationship between autism and food continues to be an ongoing challenge. This is largely because food can play a role in each […]
Updated on December 22, 2022 An increasingly detailed and interconnected body of scientific literature is establishing the connection between the pathology of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the gut microbiome, leading many to wonder whether manipulation of the gut microbiome can alleviate ASD symptoms. In recent years, a number of studies have clarified the mechanisms […]
Updated on January 2, 2023 For patients with ulcerative colitis, developing an effective management strategy can be a major challenge. Symptoms vary widely between patients, and many of the most common therapeutics—including aminosalicylates, corticosteroids, antibiotics, and methotrexate—have side effects that can be just as disruptive to the patient’s quality of life as the condition itself. […]
Updated on January 4, 2023 Ulcerative colitis, the most common inflammatory bowel disease, can significantly interfere with quality of life for patients and families. Because there is no cure, patients are forced to cope with a wide range of symptoms—from chronic diarrhea to fatigue to eye irritation to joint pain. These symptoms typically worsen over […]
Updated on December 22, 2022 Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are debilitating diseases that occur when gut microbiota cause inflammation of the epithelial cells in the GI tract. Although the exact causes of IBDs remain unknown, researchers believe that dietary and genetic factors play a role. Although IBDs are typically […]
Updated on December 22, 2022 Researchers face a unique challenge when studying bioavailability pharmacology: as a result of the process of digestion, the many contours of the intestinal system each have unique chemical microenvironments. Bioavailability pharmacology is the degree to which an active ingredient in a nutritional supplement can be absorbed into the bloodstream intact […]
Updated on January 2, 2023 For many years, alternative medicine remained outside mainstream medicine due to a paucity of scientifically validated evidence. Today, this is rapidly changing—thanks to new developments in alternative medicine research and evolving perspectives among patients and clinicians. Rather than rejecting alternatives to conventional medicine out of hand, patients and physicians are […]
Updated on December 22, 2022 Within the scientific and clinical communities, homeopathy has been a part of the conversation around autism spectrum disorder (ASD) treatment options for years. Nearly two decades ago, autism researchers and clinical practitioners began assessing whether low doses of secretin could reduce symptoms of autism. Today, there is anecdotal and limited […]
