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What Is IBS?

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You may know someone who suffers from IBS — Irritable Bowel Syndrome. You may not know what it means to have IBS. If you suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome, you probably experience abdominal discomfort or even pain, often in the lower abdomen, but the location and intensity may change. You also experience a change in bowel habit, and may frequently experience constipation or diarrhea — or both in turn. Many people who suffer from IBS can also experience fatigue, muscle pain, headache, lower back pain, and sleep problems. As many as half of all IBS sufferers may also experience heartburn, … Continue reading →

Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?

I’m pretty sure my dogs would choose a steak or chicken over a salad. But from time to time, I’ll catch them “grazing” in the back yard. I’ve heard the theory that dogs eat grass in order to make themselves throw up. But that is kind of oversimplified. A better message to spread around would be this: dogs eat grass (and other plants) in order to aid their digestion. In the wild, canine cousins catch and eat their prey. That includes whatever plant material may be in the herbivores’ digestive systems. The partially digested plant material helps canines digest the … Continue reading →

Aromatherapy for an Upset Stomach

Oh, indigestion, how do I hate thee? Let me count the ways. You give me pain, you make me feel uncomfortable, you rob me of sleep, and often you bring me gas. Oh, the burning! Oh, the agony! Oh, the melodrama! Aromatherapy can help ease the discomfort of indigestion and other stomach upsets. You can sniff, sip, or rub your pains away very easily! The same herbs that made that meal taste so good can actually help relieve the pain of indigestion afterwards. Sniff some spices from your spice rack — rosemary, sage, anise, dill, cumin, or fennel! The scent … Continue reading →