digestion

Most notable for easing nausea, ginger has traditional, conventional, and culinary benefits for gastrointestinal health.

Adding fermented food to meals has been shown to soothe uncomfortable gut symptoms like gas and bloating.

Peppermint is a plant that has potent properties, is easy to prepare, has a familiar flavor, and is safe to eat or drink.

Research is sparse—and sometimes conflicting—but there’s middle ground and encouragement for better water drinking habits.

We can use the same principles that ultra-processed food manufacturers apply to get maximum health benefits from natural food.

Dry fasting, meaning abstaining from water in addition to food, may offer more rapid healing, but necessitates a slower, more deliberate approach.

In many cases of mild digestive distress, there’s a good chance the dandelions in your yard can help ease the symptoms.

With a refreshing flavor and cooling properties, peppermint is a go-to for summer teas and as a year-round herbal ally.

The mechanism making your stomach gurgle isn’t a hunger cue, but waiting for it to finish its job could help you avoid bloating, gas, and other symptoms.