My belly had become a liability, prone to swelling up like a balloon and making a spectacle of itself at the most inconvenient moments. When I was chief bridesmaid at my best friend’s wedding, I was ...

This is due to carvacrol, which has been found to be an antibacterial agent. One study specifically found oregano oil was as ...

One study specifically found oregano oil was as successful at preventing the growth of staphylococcus bacteria—the source of many infections—as antibiotics. However, this research was ...

SIBO is usually treated with antibiotics to stop bacterial overgrowth and dietary supplements to treat nutrient deficiencies. Some people with SIBO may also benefit from an elemental or low-FODMAP ...

Herbal drinks like ginger, peppermint, and turmeric tea can support lung health by reducing inflammation, clearing mucus, and easing respiratory discomfort. Incorporating these natural remedies ...

But now, with bacteria evolving resistance to more and more antibiotics, phage therapy is drawing a second look from researchers—sometimes with a novel twist. Instead of simply using the phages ...

Researchers have found that a history of repeated antibiotic use causes defects in the normally protective mucus barrier of the gut, due to antibiotic-driven alterations in the microbiota.

Antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections often occur in patients with chronic inflammatory intestinal conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease, and in patients who have taken antibiotics ...

Herbal remedies are alternative medicines derived from plant matter. For centuries, people have used the leaves, seeds, stems, and oil extracts of various plants in medicine. However, herbal ...