Articles by Mike Gamble

Can Hot Peppers Damage Your Digestive System?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Mike Gamble

In addition to having a spicy-hot flavor, hot peppers may also cause a short-term rise in body temperature accompanied by sweating. Many people complain of stomach irritation and heartburn after eating hot peppers as well, so you may wonder what kind of damage hot peppers do to your digestive system.

Known Allergic Reactions to Pomegranates

Published Sep,02 2011 | By Mike Gamble

Pomegranates have an antioxidant content three times higher than either green tea or red wine, according to a study published in 2000 in the "Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry." Along with other nutritional benefits, that study has contributed to the perception that pomegranate is a super fruit.