Irritable Bowel Syndrome sufferers, you know who you are. Disrupting at least 10–15 percent of adults, it's said to be second only to the common cold as a cause of absence from work.

With chronic symptoms like abdominal pain and/or discomfort and "bowl habits" that can go either way, no wonder so many people "have a cold."

Here's 5 natural supplements suggested to help ease your (IBS) suffering. 

1. Probiotics

Among acupuncture, herbs, hypnosis and regular exercise/yoga/massage or meditation, the Mayo Clinic lists probiotics as a nontraditional therapy that may help relieve IBS symptoms. In sources such as yogurt and supplements, "It's been suggested that people with irritable bowel syndrome may not have enough good bacteria, and that adding probiotics to the diet may help ease symptoms."

According to a press release from probiotic company, Vidazorb, the type of probiotic strains used and the amount of viable colony forming units (CFUs) a supplement contains is critical in providing the mo...

Frozen yogurt is a favorite treat for many of us, and as the days get warmer the lines at the frozen yogurt shops get longer and longer. The popularity of frozen yogurt can be attributed to its reputation as a healthy treat. Sugar and fat free, low calorie, full of beneficial probiotics, and tasty... is yogurt the world’s healthiest treat, or is it a health trap?

Health Trap # 1: Serving Size and Calories

The first thing to consider when grabbing a refreshing frozen yogurt from your local shop is the size of your cup. A “small” sized cup can hold 1.5 servings, and the medium cup may be as much as twice that. So if a single serving of PinkBerry’s Original flavored frozen yogurt only has 100 calories, then the small sized cup is 150 calories, and the medium sized cup can hold almost 300 calories of yogurt alone. A single scoop of Baskin Robbins Chocolate Chip ice cream has only 170 calories, in comparison. 

Health Trap #2: Toppings

To top or not to top? Most of us have a hard time walking pa...

Coffee's allure

Not many of us can say no to the allure of waking up to a piping hot, steaming cup of coffee. The aroma, the comfort... coffee becomes more than a beverage. For some of us, it becomes a ceremony, a ritual. If you have problems getting your day started without a hot cup of coffee every morning, you are not alone. Eight out of ten adults admit to being coffee drinkers!

However, this daily ritual may have some negative side effects on our health. Drinking too much coffee has been linked to elevated blood pressure, increased rate of heart disease, and increased anxiety. The harsh acidity of coffee can cause stomach problems for some.  

Green tea and yerba mate are two coffee alternatives that are gaining popularity due to their reported health benefits. The biggest health benefit of green tea and yerba mate is their high antioxidant levels. 

Now you have another option for your morning ritual - a warm and comforting beverage with all the health benefits of tea and mate, none of...

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