Colitis
Are Your Children Getting High Doses of Food Dye…
Some parents are unwittingly feeding their children high doses of food dye. Pediatricians may worry about the effects on kids' behavior. In addition, a recent study suggests we should be looking at th…
Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) Provides Surprising Pa…
Patients living with severe chronic pain have limited options. Opioids have been shunned. You can read about how the "War on Opioids Punishes Desperate Pain Patients" at this link. Doctors have substi…
Coconut Cookies Help Control Diarrhea from Colit…
Ulcerative colitis can be a devastating disease. Symptoms can include pain and cramping in the abdomen, a sudden urge to rush to the bathroom, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, nausea, fever, sor…
What Can You Do to Control Microscopic Colitis?
If you had diarrhea every day, several times a day, you might be desperate for some way to control it. One reader presented us with this challenge: what can he do to stop diarrhea due to microscopic c…
Clindamycin and C. Diff Infection: A Devil’s R…
The FDA has a black box warning in the prescribing information for clindamycin (Cleocin). That represents the highest alert for physicians and patients about this antibiotic. It says in part: “Becau…
Will Artificial Sweeteners Harm Your Microbiota?
Artificial sweeteners are extremely popular, since they appear to allow us to break the rules and enjoy sweet drinks or treats without gaining weight. The FDA has approved a number of artificial sweet…
How Could Cannabis Help Inflammatory Bowel Disea…
Inflammatory bowel disease is an autoimmune disease that can create chaos in the digestive tract. Inflammation leads to diarrhea, severe abdominal pain, weight loss and fatigue. People with ulcerative…
A Deadly Clindamycin Side Effect | Wicked Diarrh…
Over 5 millions prescriptions for the antibiotic clindamycin (Cleocin) are dispensed each year. This antibiotic has been available for almost 50 years. It is effective against a wide range of nasty ba…
Can You Fight Bacteria with Viruses?
Antibiotic resistance has become a global concern. But Mother Nature has come up with a fascinating option for overcoming bacterial infection: viruses that fight bacteria. Using Viruses to Fight Bacte…
Will a Sugar Substitute Harm Your Health?
The safety of artificial sweeteners has been fairly controversial. The FDA and the food industry maintains that these products are safe. On the other hand, epidemiological studies show that people who…
How to Ease a Dog’s Colitis with Coconut
Usually we don't advocate letting dogs eat the foods their humans enjoy. Too many common people treats could do real damage to a dog. Did you know that grapes and raisins can damage canine kidneys (Th…
Coconut Controls Colitis
Q. I have had colitis for almost three years. Last month a friend mentioned that she read an article in the newspaper about coconut macaroon cookies preventing diarrhea. I was ready to try anything, s…
Intestinal Infection May Lead to Inflammatory Bo…
No one knows why some people develop inflammatory bowel disease, a condition in which the immune system attacks the intestines. This includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease and causes signific…