Article Summary: What is an Allergy? An allergy is an adverse reaction or exaggerated response of the body’s immune system to foreign substances that are not usually harmful, such as environmental allergens, including pollen, dust mites, specific food items, medications, or insect bites/stings. Allergic reactions can vary in severity, from mild reactions, such as a […]
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 […]
Updated on January 3, 2023 Although gluten intolerance is traditionally associated with celiac disease, this understanding is shifting as the medical community increasingly recognizes both non-celiac gluten sensitivity and the impact of gluten on other health conditions. In particular, the relationship between Crohn’s and gluten has become a critical area of interest, spurring many patients […]
Updated on January 3, 2023 Butyrate, also known as butyric acid, is an emerging alternative nutritional support therapy for a wide range of health conditions, particularly gastrointestinal disorders and GI-associated neurological conditions like autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Because many of the traditional therapies for these conditions have significant side effects that can interfere with the […]
Updated on January 3, 2023 Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a multifaceted neurological condition with a multitude of emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and physical symptoms that vary in presentation among individuals. These symptoms are influenced by a variety of internal and external factors, ranging from genetic characteristics to comorbid conditions to home and school environments. Due […]
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 […]
