Archive for the 'Irritable Bowel Syndrome' Category
Thursday, June 16th, 2011
Prof. Ernst has reviewed all the studies. (more…)
Alzheimer's Dementia, Asthma/Allergy, Cancer, Headache/Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Menopause, Menstruation, Pain-Back, PMS/Dysmenorrhea, Pregnancy, Reflexology, Surgery | Comments Off on A systematic review of reflexology
Friday, May 13th, 2011
Doctors use the word “functional” to describe symptoms or problems when they can find no anatomical abnormality.
Researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch, in Galveston reviewed the evidence using acupuncture and electro acupuncture. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Swallowing (Dysphagia) | Comments Off on Is there a role for acupuncture in functional gastrointestinal disease?
Friday, February 18th, 2011
Here’s the rationale supporting this study by researchers at the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota.
St. John’s wort treats mild-to-moderate depression. Antidepressants are often used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). But no one has studied the effects of St. John’s wort in patients with IBS. (more…)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, St. John's Wort | Comments Off on St. John’s wort to treat IBS?
Thursday, February 10th, 2011
Are chiropractic treatments effective for gastrointestinal disorders?
Prof. Ernst has reviewed the evidence. (more…)
Chiropractic, Diarrhea/Constipation, Diverticular Disease, Incontinence: Fecal, Indigestion, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Swallowing (Dysphagia) | Comments Off on Review: Chiropractic for gastrointestinal problems
Wednesday, December 8th, 2010
Approximately two-thirds of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) respond well to hypnotherapy.
Researchers at the University of Manchester, in the UK, assessed whether a therapeutic response to hypnosis could be predicted by relating mood to a positive, neutral or negative color. (more…)
Hypnosis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome | Comments Off on Predicting IBS responders to hynotherapy
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
Studies suggest that in one quarter of patients, symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may be caused or exacerbated by diet.
Researchers from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, at Chapel Hill, reviewed the data from a clinician’s perspective. (more…)
Fiber, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Lavender, Pre, Pro, Synbiotics | Comments Off on Effect of diet on irritable bowel syndrome
Saturday, May 22nd, 2010
The British Nutrition Foundation reviewed the effect of probiotics on health. (more…)
Diarrhea/Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Pre, Pro, Synbiotics | Comments Off on Reviewing the potential benefits of probiotics
Monday, March 1st, 2010
Researchers from The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, in Boston compared true and sham acupuncture in relieving symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Irritable Bowel Syndrome | Comments Off on Acupuncture in patients with irritable bowel syndrome
Saturday, November 7th, 2009
Several can be recommended as part of an evidence-based approach to treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to researchers from the University of Ottawa in Ontario. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Cochrane Library, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Fiber, Herbals, Hypnosis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Pre, Pro, Synbiotics | Comments Off on CAM treatments for irritable bowel syndrome
Thursday, November 5th, 2009
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Diarrhea/Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Menthol, Pain, Peppermint Oil | Comments Off on Hacked By GeNErAL
Friday, December 19th, 2008
 The American College of Gastroenterology has published new guidelines for the management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Let’s focus on their view of herbals, acupuncture, and diet. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Chinese Medicine, Diet-Nutrition, Fiber, Herbals, Irritable Bowel Syndrome | Comments Off on New recommendations to treat IBS
Saturday, November 15th, 2008
An international group of researchers report that peppermint oil is “more effective than placebo in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).”
It compared favorably to fiber and antispasmodic drugs too. (more…)
Fiber, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Peppermint Oil | Comments Off on Success with peppermint oil for IBS symptoms
Tuesday, October 7th, 2008
 NewsWise reports the results of 3 studies presented during the American College of Gastroenterology’s 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando.
Highlights of the reports on probiotics used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) follow. (more…)
Children, Diarrhea/Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Pain, Pre, Pro, Synbiotics | Comments Off on Probiotic studies presented at ACG
Sunday, October 5th, 2008
 One-third of these patients use CAM.
Are they dissatisfied with mainstream treatments? (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Aromatherapy, Biofeedback, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Herbals, Homeopathy, Hypnosis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Massage, Naturopathy, Yoga | Comments Off on CAM use in functional bowel disorder
Tuesday, July 8th, 2008
Recently, the use of tegaserod (Zelnorm) and alosetron (Lotronex) to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) was restricted because of adverse events.
Here’s what we know about probiotics for the relief of symptoms of IBS. (more…)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Pre, Pro, Synbiotics | Comments Off on A review of probiotics to treat IBS
Thursday, June 26th, 2008
Growing evidence suggests that probiotics might serve as a functional food in the treatment of diarrhea.
Here’s what we know.
(more…)
Diarrhea/Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Pre, Pro, Synbiotics | Comments Off on Updating what we know about probiotics and diarrhea
Saturday, April 12th, 2008
Dr. Ethan Russo (no relation) is a consultant for GW Pharmaceuticals and a proponent of medical marijuana.
This article is the latest justification that “migraine, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, and related conditions display common clinical, biochemical and pathophysiological patterns that suggest an underlying clinical endocannabinoid deficiency that may be suitably treated with cannabinoid medicines.†(more…)
Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Marijuana (Cannabinoids), Migraine | Comments Off on Making a case for an endocannabinoid deficiency
Monday, January 28th, 2008
In general, past entries on this topic were positive, although peppermint oil gets a “C” rating (inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence) for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Maybe so, but here is another supportive study that tested the effectiveness of enteric-coated peppermint oil in a well-defined group of patients. (more…)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Peppermint Oil | Comments Off on Positive results with peppermint oil to treat irritable bowel syndrome
Friday, December 28th, 2007
No consistent, good-quality patient-oriented evidence is available on peppermint oil (Mentha piperita). So, the authors based their conclusions on the criteria in the strength of recommendation taxonomy (SORT). (more…)
Children, Headache/Migraine, Indigestion, Infants, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Peppermint Oil, Pregnancy | Comments Off on Peppermint oil is “probably effective”
Wednesday, September 12th, 2007
Three criteria determine drug reimbursement decisions: therapeutic value, cost effectiveness, and burden of disease. Now, an article from Erasmus University in The Netherlands questions whether it’s sufficient for a drug to meet these criteria, and proposes a 4th hurdle.
Consider how CAM would hold up under such scrutiny based on what we know today. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, B. MANIPULATIVE METHODS, Biofeedback, Cancer, Diet-Nutrition, Headache/Migraine, Heart Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Massage, Pain, Parkinson's, Relaxation, Sleep (Insomnia) | Comments Off on Is CAM cost effective treatment?