Bladder & Bowel Health: Incontinence Relief & Diet Triggers Written by Sharon Perkins

Bladder & Bowel Health: Incontinence Relief & Diet Triggers

Bowel and bladder health depends on identifying irritants, managing incontinence through lifestyle adjustments, and utilizing nutritional therapy.

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Why Do I Have Large Amounts of Stool Even Though I Don't Eat Much?

Published May,14 2018 | By Sharon Perkins

The amount you eat may not have a lot of impact on how much stool you produce. Many disorders cause large, bulky stools even in people who don't eat a lot.

Is Black Licorice a Laxative?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Sharon Perkins

Much of what’s called “licorice” actually contains little to no licorice. Licorice, produced from the roots of the plant Glycyrrhiza glabra, contains the active ingredient glycyrrhizin, which has properties similar to aldosterone, a hormone released by the adrenal glands to regulate blood pressure.

Cinnamon for Urinary Tract Infections

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Sharon Perkins

Cinnamon, one of the oldest Chinese medicine remedies, comes from the bark of a small Asian evergreen tree. Cinnamon comes in dried powdered form, usually used for baking, as an extract and as an oil. The oil form is much stronger than the powdered bark form. The main ingredient in the oil is cinnamaldehyde.

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Is D-mannose Better Than Cranberry for UTI?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Sharon Perkins

D-mannose, a type of sugar, has become a popular alternative treatment for preventing and treating urinary tract infections. Unfortunately, nearly all the evidence on the effectiveness of D-mannose is anecdotal, without clinical studies to back it up.