
Treating Infant Colic by Changing Mom’s Diet
Cow’s milk proteins can pass through breast milk—which may explain why maternal dairy-free diets are so effective in treating infant colic.
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Peppermint oil has been tested for treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Nine randomized placebo-controlled studies have found peppermint oil to be a safe and effective treatment for IBS when compared to medications that carried significant costs and side effects.
Taking a few peppermint oil capsules four hours before a colonoscopy has been shown to reduce colon spasm, which in turn reduces patient pain and discomfort and makes the scope easier to insert and withdraw.
Excess body hair in women, called hirsutism, is caused by excess testosterone. Because of the anti-androgenic effects of peppermint tea, women who drink two cups of peppermint tea a day may experience a drop in free testosterone levels by approximately 30%. Caution is recommended, however, as heavy mint consumption may adversely affect sexual health by lowering libido.
Some reported effects of mint usage appear to be due to the placebo effect, so it is important to consult with a reliable source of information before purchasing mint products or essential oils for personal use.
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Cow’s milk proteins can pass through breast milk—which may explain why maternal dairy-free diets are so effective in treating infant colic.
By preventing colon spasms, peppermint oil can both reduce the pain and discomfort of colonoscopies for the patient, as well as make insertion and withdrawal of scope easier for the doctor.
Peppermint essential oil should be considered the first-line treatment for IBS.
Is the relief of nausea and vomiting after surgery from sniffing peppermint extract due to the mint, the alcohol vapors, or just the controlled breathing?
Study finds remarkable improvements in exercise performance drinking homemade peppermint water, but there may be side effects.
A component of cooked ginger root protects human white blood cells in vitro against radiation-induced genetic damage, and lemon balm tea appears to protect radiology staff against radiation-induced oxidative stress.
Some herbs and spices—including cinnamon, cloves, lemon balm, marjoram, oregano, and peppermint—are so rich in antioxidants that just a small pinch can go a long way.
More than a dozen herbal teas were compared for their antioxidant activity.
A neurological basis for humanity’s love affair with Camellia sinensis?