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Why Sugar Alcohols Cause Diarrhea, Bloating, Stomach Pain and Bad Gas
As the epidemic of obesity and other disorders of excess sugar consumption have taken their toll, consumers have looked for ways to lower their calorie intake. Food manufacturers have taken notice and many have turned to alternative sweeteners for their products.
Sugar alcohols like sorbitol, maltitol, xylitol and erythritol emerged with the promise of lower calories and less negative effects than regular sugar or high fructose corn syrup.
Unfortunately, all but one of these products are known laxatives and can cause significant gastrointestinal side effects, such as bloating, abdominal cramps, stomach pain, excessive flatulence and even diarrhea at high enough doses.
Here’s why digestive enzymes are so important and why you may need to supplement them if you’re not digesting your food properly.
There has been a lot of interest in recent years in the health benefits of probiotics, but just what are they and how can they help your digestive system?
A common, but still relatively unknown cause of an upset stomach, bad gas and other digestive issues is fructose malabsorption in the gastrointestinal tract.
Most people know that eating beans, lentils, chickpeas, and other legumes can cause bloating and flatulence. But just why do they make you so gassy?
The effects of peppermint tea are lighter and gentler than taking the essential oil capsules. The tea is very refreshing, doesn’t need to be sweetened and has a real ‘pick me up’ effect whenever you have it.
Peppermint essential oil is derived from the Mentha Piperita plant. Its leaves are collected, dried and steam distilled to extract the volatile oils.
Fennel tea is an effective natural remedy that has been used safely for centuries in both Eastern and Western healing traditions.
Fennel seeds are a natural trapped gas remedy with many benefits for better digestive function and intestinal health.
Ginger root tea is an effective natural remedy for stomach acidity and symptoms of indigestion like heartburn.
Homemade ginger tea is simple to make and delicious to drink, with a warming and soothing flavor and many potential benefits.
Ginger is a popular medicinal herb and cooking spice used throughout the world with many beneficial properties.
Activated charcoal is one of the most effective emergency flatulence remedies available. But what is it, how does it work and what’s the right kind to use?
When I decided to quit coffee recently, I was able to stop drinking it quite easily because I had the 3 things from my previous article on how to 
The hardest parts of giving up coffee is coming off caffeine. Symptoms often include irritability, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, muscle tension and the well known withdrawal headaches.