South Korean researchers have developed Nano-MIND, a system using magnetized nanoparticles and magnetic fields to remotely control specific brain regions in mice, enabling precise manipulation of behaviors like appetite, social interaction and maternal instincts. Unlike invasive methods such as optogenetics, Nano-MIND is wireless and non-invasive, using nanoparticles as "switches" activated by external magnetic fields to … Continue reading Scientists develop world’s first magnetic nanoparticle technology to remotely control behavior
Supplements for IBS and IBD: 10 natural remedies to put out the fire in your gut
Studies have stated that around half of patients suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS) take some form of nutritional supplement. Countless research emphasizes the importance of proper supplementation in the prevention, management, and treatment of both gastrointestinal disorders. That said, nutritionists vary in their opinion on which supplement is the … Continue reading Supplements for IBS and IBD: 10 natural remedies to put out the fire in your gut
Common IBS Symptoms and the Best Natural Remedies
Source: Common IBS Symptoms and the Best Natural Remedies by Dr. Edward Group Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), also known as mucous colitis or spastic colon, is a chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disorder. Put simply, that means that your bowels behave abnormally without evidence of damage from the disease. IBS affects 10 to 15 percent of adults in … Continue reading Common IBS Symptoms and the Best Natural Remedies
Bloated Stomach: What Causes Bloating?
Source: Bloated Stomach: What Causes Bloating? by Dr. Edward Group Bloating is caused by gas or air trapped in the abdomen and can cause mild to severe discomfort. Extreme cases can cause difficulty eating or breathing. Although bloating can be a signal that something is amiss in your diet or digestive tract, in general, bloating is … Continue reading Bloated Stomach: What Causes Bloating?
Treat your Crohn’s naturally with vitamin D: Research
Increased blood levels of vitamin D may help both prevent and treat Crohn's disease, an incurable, often debilitating gastrointestinal disorder, research has shown. Crohn's disease is a form of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which afflicts between 10 and 20 percent of the U.S. population at some point in their lives. There is no known cause … Continue reading Treat your Crohn’s naturally with vitamin D: Research
Research: IBS may be caused or worsened by lack of B vitamins
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is among the more common unexplained medical conditions that afflict people in wealthier countries such as the United States. There is no known cause of the disease, nor are there any definite risk factors consistently known to trigger flare-ups in those who have already developed IBS. Evidence suggests that diet may … Continue reading Research: IBS may be caused or worsened by lack of B vitamins
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