Heartburn is defined as chest pains resulting from stomach acid washing up into the esophagus. Although an incredible 44 percent of the United States (U.S.) population either currently suffers from heartburn, or has experienced it in the past, well more than half of the American people have no idea that heartburn can cause serious complications if it’s not properly treated. But with some all-natural solutions and lifestyle changes you can soothe the heat of heartburn and prevent it from returning in the future.

A new review has suggested that certain good bacteria, known as probiotics, are the most effective treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The study in the Journal of Microbiology has identified butyric acid as the most promising therapy for treating the disease.

A new study may confirm what many individuals who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have suspected for a long time – that stress can trigger their symptoms.

Many doctors and nutritionists agree that your colon is the window to your total body health, and most infections and diseases start because of waste, toxins and infections in the intestinal tract. The intestinal tract is the major organ of elimination and anything that is not absorbed into the body gets pushed out through the stool. Therefore, most of the waste in your body is expelled through the intestinal tract.

Getting to the root cause of what causes stomach ulcers, scientists are saying that an alternative supplement may help in fighting bacteria known to cause the lesions. L-glutamine is an ingredient most commonly found in body-building supplements, but scientists at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) had previously found that it protected against ammonia caused by some bacteria, and were hopeful that a similar effect could be found in the stomach.

A new study has found that suffering from a stomach virus may have some long term digestive system effects.

A study published in the journal Sleep suggests that older adults who frequently take naps have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

While antidepressants are routinely prescribed for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a new Mayo Clinic study has found the herbal antidepressant St. John’s wort isn’t effective in treating the disorder. Scientists conducted a placebo-controlled trial of 70 IBS patients for their results.

A new study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry has found that vitamin D supplements can counter the painful effects of Crohn’s disease.

Scientists at the Mayo Clinic have found a link between constipation and an increased risk of Parkinson’s Disease, according to Reuters.