Updated on February 2, 2023 Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most challenging gastrointestinal disorders to effectively manage because there is no single, clear cause that applies to every patient. Often, it is a “diagnosis of last resort,” when a physician simply cannot find another cause to explain the patient’s symptoms. These symptoms […]

Updated on February 8, 2023 When many patients think about a Crohn’s disease diet, they think of the foods they can’t eat, because so many foods are viewed as triggers that can initiate or exacerbate painful and debilitating gastrointestinal symptoms. Although some elimination diets are supported by strong empirical evidence, it is important to recognize […]

Updated on February 8, 2023 For patients with neurodegenerative disorders and their families, the possibility of effective management options provides a ray of hope in an otherwise challenging and frustrating situation. Medical professionals can offer advice about drugs and lifestyle changes that might help, but in many cases, the available therapeutics achieve only minimal benefits, […]

Updated on February 2, 2023 In recent years, a growing body of evidence suggests a close relationship between the gut-brain axis and behavior. In a 2017 review on the subject, experts in the field highlighted studies that implicate the gut-brain axis in modulating emotional responses, pain, social interactions, and eating behaviors. Scientists have also suggested […]

Updated on February 2, 2023 With an aging population, one of the most intractable problems facing the biomedical research community today is the challenge of developing effective therapy for neurodegenerative diseases. As researchers have explored various pharmacological, behavioral, and nutritional intervention options, curcumin is emerging as a potential therapeutic option for patients with these conditions. […]

Updated on February 8, 2023 Scientists and practitioners alike are increasingly cognizant of the fact that the characteristics and symptoms of autistic individuals must be considered as points on a spectrum rather than criteria that fall neatly within single categories. As a result, when the American Psychological Association (APA) revised the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual […]

Updated on February 8, 2023 Diagnosing autism is a complex process that can take weeks or even months and depends heavily on the expertise of the clinician. This time-consuming and subjective process is driven by an absence of simple diagnostic testing; the physical, psychological, and behavioral symptoms experienced by patients with autism span a broad […]

Updated on February 2, 2023 Probiotics have been part of the human diet for centuries, and probiotic supplements have exploded in popularity over the last few decades. Today, there are endless commercial claims about the efficacy of probiotic-rich fermented foods and probiotic supplements for gastrointestinal disorders like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and many are supported […]

Updated on February 2, 2023 When it comes to addressing autoimmune digestive disorders, finding an effective solution can be a major challenge. In patients with these disorders—which include inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis—the immune system attacks healthy cells in the gastrointestinal tract, which can have a wide range of adverse functional […]

Updated on February 2, 2023 For thousands of years, the spice turmeric has been renowned for both its culinary uses and for a multitude of potential health benefits, ranging from decongestion to wound healing to addressing chicken pox symptoms. In recent years, as the scientific community has increasingly recognized the therapeutic potential of turmeric, it […]