- Dedication
- Foreword to the Second Edition
- Contributors
- 1 Why Integrative Gastroenterology?
- 2 Structure Defines Function
- 3 The Gut Microbiome in Integrative Gastroenterology
- 4 The Brain-Gut-Microbiome Axis Communication
- 5 Elimination Diets for Food Reactions
- 6 Integrative Gastroenterology for Children, Adolescents, and Parents
- 7 Superfoods for Digestive Health
- 8 Herbal Medicine and Nutritional Supplements for Gut Health
- 9 An Osteopathic Approach to Functional Digestive Disorders
- 10 Chiropractic
- 11 Acupuncture for Gastrointestinal Disorders
- 12 Ayurveda for Digestive Health and Disease
- 13 Homeopathy for Gastrointestinal Disorders
- 14 Energy Medicine and Gastrointestinal Disorders
- 15 Naturopathic Medicine and Gastrointestinal Health
- 16 Mind–Body Interventions in the Care of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
- 17 An Integrative Approach to Abdominal Pain
- 18 Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders
- 19 Colorectal Cancer
- 20 Constipation
- 21 The Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- 22 Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- 23 Liver Disease
- 24 Weight Disorders
- 25 Conventional Assessment of Gastrointestinal Disorders
- 26 Personalized and Functional Medicine Testing for Digestive Dysfunction
- 27 Applying Genomics for Personalized Nutrition in Clinical Practice
- 28 Functional Medicine
- 29 Lifestyle Medicine
- 30 Conclusions
- Index
(p. 175) Herbal Medicine and Nutritional Supplements for Gut Health
- Chapter:
- (p. 175) Herbal Medicine and Nutritional Supplements for Gut Health
- Author(s):
Kara Fitzgerald
, and Nikky Contractor
- DOI:
- 10.1093/med/9780190933043.003.0008
Gastrointestinal complaints are among the most common health considerations. Current therapies such as acid blockers, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) and antibiotics are not without their challenges and adverse effects. Herbal medicine provides an array of anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiemetic, and carminative plants that provide additional tools to the health care professional. Quality dietary and nutritional supplements containing extracts of herbs, prebiotics, or probiotics offer a standardized delivery system for these ingredients. Herbal medicine and dietary supplements have been demonstrated to be effective in various gastrointestinal conditions. This chapter will highlight the nutraceutical products that have been proven in clinical trials to treat and mitigate digestive health ailments.
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- Dedication
- Foreword to the Second Edition
- Contributors
- 1 Why Integrative Gastroenterology?
- 2 Structure Defines Function
- 3 The Gut Microbiome in Integrative Gastroenterology
- 4 The Brain-Gut-Microbiome Axis Communication
- 5 Elimination Diets for Food Reactions
- 6 Integrative Gastroenterology for Children, Adolescents, and Parents
- 7 Superfoods for Digestive Health
- 8 Herbal Medicine and Nutritional Supplements for Gut Health
- 9 An Osteopathic Approach to Functional Digestive Disorders
- 10 Chiropractic
- 11 Acupuncture for Gastrointestinal Disorders
- 12 Ayurveda for Digestive Health and Disease
- 13 Homeopathy for Gastrointestinal Disorders
- 14 Energy Medicine and Gastrointestinal Disorders
- 15 Naturopathic Medicine and Gastrointestinal Health
- 16 Mind–Body Interventions in the Care of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
- 17 An Integrative Approach to Abdominal Pain
- 18 Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders
- 19 Colorectal Cancer
- 20 Constipation
- 21 The Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- 22 Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- 23 Liver Disease
- 24 Weight Disorders
- 25 Conventional Assessment of Gastrointestinal Disorders
- 26 Personalized and Functional Medicine Testing for Digestive Dysfunction
- 27 Applying Genomics for Personalized Nutrition in Clinical Practice
- 28 Functional Medicine
- 29 Lifestyle Medicine
- 30 Conclusions
- Index