Ginger consumption can reduce abdominal pain. This was the result obtained by a 12-week Iranian clinical trial performed in 2022. Participants in the trial were 49 relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis patients aged 18 to 50 years old. The participants were assigned to ginger or placebo groups for the intervention phase. The test materials for the treatmentContinue reading "Ginger Eases Abdominal Pain"
Ginger Helps Ease Constipation and Makes Pooping Interval Shorter
Ginger and Constipation Mechanism: How it works Ginger or Zingiber Officinale Roscoe can promote shorter defecation intervals because it can increase muscular activity in the digestive tract. By doing this, it can stimulate gastric emptying, thus relieving constipation and flatulence. (1) It also improves digestion and macronutrient absorption because it can stimulate the activities ofContinue reading "Ginger Helps Ease Constipation and Makes Pooping Interval Shorter"
Toilet training, A Complementary Activity To Promote Improved colonic transit time and Stool Consistency
Toilet training procedures are helpful for children with chronic idiopathic constipation with slow colonic transit. A Spanish interventional study enrolled 48 children patients aged 3 to 10 years old with chronic idiopathic constipation. They were referred to the Pediatric Gastroenterology Outpatients’ Clinic between January 2004 and April 2005. To conduct the investigation the children patientsContinue reading "Toilet training, A Complementary Activity To Promote Improved colonic transit time and Stool Consistency"
Cocoa Lover’s Guide to Avoid Constipation
Chocolate is perceived to be constipating by some individuals. Healthy and constipated German individuals were the participants of a study that attempted to identify potentially constipating foods and beverages. To conduct this research they asked 122 chronic constipation patients, 766 irritable bowel syndrome with constipation patients, and 200 healthy controls to answer a questionnaire aboutContinue reading "Cocoa Lover’s Guide to Avoid Constipation"
Rhubarb Extract Effect on Constipation
Does rhubarb can help in constipation relief? Browse the research below to learn about the positive effects of this plant in improving your bowel movement. The influence of a rhubarb extract supplementation at two different doses on intestinal transit, stool appearance, and gut composition was investigated in a clinical study from March 2017 to MarchContinue reading "Rhubarb Extract Effect on Constipation"
Can Fennel and Damask Rose Help in Constipation Relief?
Fennel and damask rose is believed to have therapeutic mechanism on constipation. They improve constipation by reducing intestinal mucosa inflammation and regulating intestinal motility. (1) Effect of fennel and damask rose based on a clinical trial An herbal formula containing fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) and damask rose (Rosa damascene) showed remarkable therapeutic effects in improving constipationContinue reading "Can Fennel and Damask Rose Help in Constipation Relief?"
Effects of Pesticide-Contaminated Food on Health and List of Foods To Buy and Avoid
The Dirty Dozen list includes strawberries, grapes, and apples. The adverse effects of these pesticide-contaminated fruits and vegetables can be fatal and lead to neurological problem, breathing difficulty...
Cinnamon Essential Oil for Pain Dysmenorrhea
The use of cinnamon and lavender in combination with aromatherapy massage for pain relief caused by dysmenorrhea has been investigated in a 2015 clinical trial. 100 medical sciences students of Iranshahr University with primary dysmenorrhea were enrolled in this study. The participants were divided into two groups. The first group was treated with an abdominalContinue reading "Cinnamon Essential Oil for Pain Dysmenorrhea"
Lavender Essential Oil and its Dozing Effect on Women
Lavandula angustifolia or lavender is the most popular and topmost choice for aromatherapy due to its versatility, fragrance, and therapeutic effects that are well supported by research. It is also the most recommended essential oil for dozing concerns. How does lavender promote drowsiness and hypnotism Linalyl acetate and linalool are the major compounds in lavenderContinue reading "Lavender Essential Oil and its Dozing Effect on Women"
How can Cedarwood Help in Improving Sleep Disturbance and Length of Dozing
Cedarwood oil is one of the oils that have a natural chemical constituent that can make you feel drowsy. Though its drowsing effect is less known, it’s proven by research. Its drowsing potential has been seen in different populations and ages. Its ability to promote dozing has also been tested in animals. This post presentsContinue reading "How can Cedarwood Help in Improving Sleep Disturbance and Length of Dozing"