
Can Constipation Cause Back Pain?
Constipation can be caused by many factors. We'll explore the many factors and the question of can constipation cause back pain?
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Complementary Therapies for Pain: Can They Replace Opioids?
Learn how complementary therapies for pain like acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can help people deal with chronic pain symptoms without opioids.

Living with IBS Mixed Type: Helpful Tips
Living with IBS mixed type presents a wide range of challenges. Learn how you can manage it more effectively with a combination of approaches and therapies.

Artificial Sweeteners and Gut Health: What You Need to Know
Artificial sweeteners and gut health may be related and causing your symptoms. Read the evidence and what it means for functional gut disorders like IBS.
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Complementary vs. Alternative Medicine: What’s the Difference?
Complementary and alternative medicine are terms that are often used interchangeably, but there are subtle differences. Learn the differences between them here.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): What It Is [+ Holistic Remedies]
Discover why irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a challenging condition to treat along with Western and complementary treatments that can improve your symptoms.

6 Mind-Body Therapies That Promote Natural Healing
Mind-body therapies can help you reduce physical symptoms and resolve emotional issues, including depression. Learn how to choose the right therapy for you.

Living with IBS-D: How Not to Let Diarrhea Ruin Your Life
Living with IBS-D can be debilitating. Learn how complementary therapies, alone or combined with Western treatments, can help you live a less-painful life.

Acupuncture for Gut Health: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Acupuncture for gut health can help tame the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Learn how acupuncture works and how to find a good acupuncturist.

Nutrition Therapy for IBS: How to Hurt Less
Changing your diet is one of the most effective ways to manage irritable bowel syndrome. Learn how nutrition therapy for IBS can help manage your condition.

Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Gut Concerns
There is strong evidence for the gut brain connection as well as for the effectiveness of behavioral therapy in improving gut health concerns.

Foods to Avoid with IBS: Does a Low-FODMAP Diet Work?
A low-FODMAP diet relieves bloating, diarrhea, and pain caused by irritable bowel disease. Consult with a nutritionist or dietitian for foods to avoid with IBS.

Why You Must Tell Your Doctor About Your Complementary Therapies
Read about why you need to talk to your provider about alternative and complementary therapies before starting a treatment care regimen and tips on what to say.
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