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A systematic review of reflexology
Prof. Ernst has reviewed all the studies.
Is there a role for acupuncture in functional gastrointestinal disease?
Doctors use the word “functional” to describe symptoms or problems when they can find no anatomical abnormality. Researchers from the...
St. John’s wort to treat IBS?
Here’s the rationale supporting this study by researchers at the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota. St. John’s wort treats mild-to-moderate...
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Review: Chiropractic for gastrointestinal problems
Are chiropractic treatments effective for gastrointestinal disorders? Prof. Ernst has reviewed the evidence.
Predicting IBS responders to hynotherapy
Approximately two-thirds of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) respond well to hypnotherapy. Researchers at the University of Manchester, in...
Effect of diet on irritable bowel syndrome
Studies suggest that in one quarter of patients, symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may be caused or exacerbated by...
Reviewing the potential benefits of probiotics
The British Nutrition Foundation reviewed the effect of probiotics on health.
Acupuncture in patients with irritable bowel syndrome
Researchers from The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, in Boston compared true and sham acupuncture in relieving symptoms of irritable...
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CAM treatments for irritable bowel syndrome
Several can be recommended as part of an evidence-based approach to treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to researchers from...
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New recommendations to treat IBS
 The American College of Gastroenterology has published new guidelines for the management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Let’s focus on...
Success with peppermint oil for IBS symptoms
An international group of researchers report that peppermint oil is “more effective than placebo in the treatment of irritable bowel...
Probiotic studies presented at ACG
 NewsWise reports the results of 3 studies presented during the American College of Gastroenterology’s 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando....
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CAM use in functional bowel disorder
 One-third of these patients use CAM. Are they dissatisfied with mainstream treatments?
A review of probiotics to treat IBS
Recently, the use of tegaserod (Zelnorm) and alosetron (Lotronex) to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) was restricted because of adverse...
Updating what we know about probiotics and diarrhea
Growing evidence suggests that probiotics might serve as a functional food in the treatment of diarrhea. Here’s what we know.
Making a case for an endocannabinoid deficiency
Dr. Ethan Russo (no relation) is a consultant for GW Pharmaceuticals and a proponent of medical marijuana. This article is...
Positive results with peppermint oil to treat irritable bowel syndrome
In general, past entries on this topic were positive, although peppermint oil gets a “C” rating (inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented...
Peppermint oil is “probably effective”
No consistent, good-quality patient-oriented evidence is available on peppermint oil (Mentha piperita). So, the authors based their conclusions on the...
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Is CAM cost effective treatment?
Three criteria determine drug reimbursement decisions: therapeutic value, cost effectiveness, and burden of disease. Now, an article from Erasmus University...