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Health ConcernsCan Birth Control Cause Inflammation and Other Side Effects?Whether you’re currently on hormonal birth control, considering going on it, or trying to get off of it, you may be wondering about side effects, including if birth control pills cause inflammation....

by Lilli Link, MDDoctor

Food & NutritionLectins, Phytates, and Oxalates: What Are Antinutrients?Are sneaky substances hiding in healthy foods that could be derailing your health efforts and making you feel bad? Parsley Health investigates the role of antinutrients, such as phytates and...

by Jaclyn Tolentino, DOAuthor

Autoimmune & InflammationLiver Detox: How to Cleanse Your Liver Naturally These days, everyone’s talking about the liver. Phrases like “10-day detox” and “liver cleanse” get thrown around frequently. The liver is an extremely important organ, but how do you cleanse your...

by Gretchen LidickerAuthor

Gastrointestinal IssuesWhat Foods Can I Eat On a Diverticulitis Diet?If you have diverticulitis, you know how painful flare-ups can be. However, your nutrition choices can help you tame these unpleasant attacks, and keep them from ever coming back. Here’s how to...

by Lauren BedoskyAuthor

Gastrointestinal IssuesLow Stomach Acid: Symptoms, Causes, And Holistic TreatmentsThis article contains additional reporting by Jennifer Chesak. We usually link heartburn and upset stomach to soaring levels of stomach acid. But the truth is that many are the result of low stomach...

by Lauren BedoskyAuthor

Gastrointestinal IssuesDoes Fiber Make You Gassy? This Could Be WhyThis article contains additional reporting by Jennifer Chesak. Fiber is a good-for you nutrient that can help , manage your , and . But does fiber make you gassy? The short answer is that it can. But...

by Julia MalacoffAuthor

Gastrointestinal IssuesDoes Magnesium Help With Bloating?This article contains additional reporting by Angela Myers. A bloated stomach is the ultimate downer. The good news is that usually, bloating can be easily fixed with small changes to your diet,...

by Robin Berzin, MDDoctor

Gastrointestinal IssuesSIFO Symptoms, Diagnosis, Risk Factors, and TreatmentThis article has been medically reviewed by Nisha Chellam, MD. It contains additional reporting by Jennifer Chesak. SIFO symptoms can have you running for the bathroom, doubling over in discomfort,...

by Stephanie EckelkampAuthor

Gastrointestinal IssuesHow to Stimulate the Vagus Nerve: 8 Vagus Nerve Exercises to TryThis article was medically reviewed by Nisha Chellam, MD. It contains additional reporting by Angela Myers. Did you know you actually have a chill-out button in your back pocket? It’s called the...

by Jessica MigalaAuthor

Gastrointestinal Issues8 Ways Digestive Bitters Can Optimize Digestion and Curb Stomach WoesAnyone can experience sluggish digestion from time to time. Symptoms like , heartburn, and acid reflux can be signs that your digestive system could use a bit of help to keep things running smoothly....

by Mercey LivingstonAuthor