Disturbances of the gut, notably diarrhea, can be a side effect of treatment with antibiotics. New research shows that consuming probiotics can ease symptoms, likely by repopulating the gut with healthful bacteria. Consumption of probiotics (live microorganisms, which may occur naturally in foods such as yogurt, intended to confer a health benefit when consumed) is… [Continue Reading]
Bilberry for Diarrhea, Diabetes, Eye Problems and Varicose Veins
February 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Bilberry is a relative of the blueberry, and its fruit is commonly used to make pies and jams. It has been used for nearly 1,000 years in traditional European medicine. Bilberry grows in North America, Europe, and northern Asia. Common Names-bilberry, European blueberry, whortleberry, huckleberry Latin Names-Vaccinium myrtillus What Bilberry Is Used For Historically, bilberry… [Continue Reading]