Psyllium Husk – What Is Psyllium Husk And What Is It Used For?
July 6, 2008 · Filed Under Health Education · Comment
Psyllium Husk, also known as ispaghula or psyllium, is parts of a seed of the plant Plantago psyllium or also Plantago ovata, which are used to benefit the gastrointestinal tract. Read more
Anti-Aging: Constipation Becomes More Common With Age
According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), people worry too much about having a bowel movement every day, and may think they’re constipated if they don’t. In fact, the NIA says, there is no right number of daily or weekly bowel movements — regularity is different for everyone. Read more
Asimadoline Positive Results In Irritable Bowel Syndrome Trial
May 23, 2008 · Filed Under General Health · Comment
Tioga Pharmaceuticals announced the results of a recent Phase 2b study of its oral kappa opioid receptor agonist, asimadoline, which demonstrated statistically significant results in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Read more