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05/15/2020 / By Divina Ramirez

Scientists say barley is a promising laxative and functional food against constipation

According to a recent study published in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, fermented barley extract is a promising laxative agent and natural remedy for spastic constipation. After investigating its effects in constipated rats, South Korean researchers reported that fermented barley exhibits antioxidant, gastroprotective and immunostimulatory properties that make it a powerful functional food ingredient against spastic constipation. Constipation: […]

04/23/2019 / By Edsel Cook

An apple a day keeps the doctor away – and constipation at bay

Apple juice can serve as an effective home remedy for constipation. Drinking a glass or two of the sweet juice will restore lost fluids, improve bowel movement, and serve as a natural laxative. Constipation is a common health condition of the digestive system. It involves difficult and irregular bowel movements that can cause discomfort and […]

08/17/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Acupuncture shows meaningful improvements in treating constipation

A pilot trial conducted by Korean researchers indicated that acupuncture could benefit people with functional constipation. By successfully reducing the prevalence of constipation without the need for laxative drugs, the traditional healing art showed its potential as an alternative means of treating the gut disorder. Daejeon University approved the study. Its results were published in the journal […]

04/12/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Herbs to help you age gracefully: Support for the brain, heart, digestion, and more

Everyone ages, it’s a given fact. That may be a cause of concern for some people, in particular, since aging means a decline in a person’s vitality. However, according to an article published in the Journal of the American Herbalists Guild, adjusting your diet and lifestyle – as well as incorporating herbs – can keep a person as […]

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