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Dr. Whitaker answers your questions about digestive health.

Ancient Greeks chewed on the resin of mastic trees to treat stomach problems, and North America Indians used spruce sap to freshen their breath. Today gum remains as popular, and new health benefits keep popping up.

H. pylori is a bacteria that thrives in the stomach, damaging the protective mucus and triggering inflammation and irritation. Conventional therapy is best for this problem; however, natural solutions will also help ease symptoms.

Gluten intolerance is a widespread, inherited autoimmune disorder characterized by a sensitivity to a protein found primarily in wheat, rye, and barley. Here's what you need to know about it.

One in five Americans regularly suffers with heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD). Here are my favorite natural therapies for this condition.

Abdominal pain, bloating, gas, cramping, diarrhea, and constipation are a fact of life for millions who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome. Learn more about you can manage IBS naturally.

If you have an gluten intolerance or sensitivity, you need to eliminate wheat, rye, and barley from your diet. Here are some hidden sources of these to watch for—and options for healthier eating.

Patients taking peppermint oil for IBS have reported a greater than 50 percent improvement in their symptoms. Here's how I recommend using it.

Many people never suspect they have gluten inolerance because many of its symptoms are associated with more common health conditions.