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Peppermint oil may ease IBS

October 02, 2008
According to two California doctors, peppermint oil may ease irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The menthol in peppermint oil helps calm the intestinal muscles responsible for the pain, bloating, and diarrhea associated with IBS. But though the cure is natural, the doctors say too much peppermint oil can affect the liver, kidneys, and hormone levels. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Acid Reflux Triggers: How to avoid those things that bring on the burn.
By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

...pepper Spicy foods Rich or high fat foods Chocolate Peppermint Fatty dairy products Cream sauces... Read more »

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By Nicole , Health Expert

...ice cream for dinner if that is all I want. I keep peppermint oil all over the house. I... Read more »

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Natural Remedies for Acid Reflux & GERD
By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

...of the most popular include; apple cider vinegar, peppermint tea, papaya enzymes, slippery elm... Read more »

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Oral Bisphosphonates Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva and Side Effects: Helpful Food and Nutrition Tips
By Rose Chon , Health Expert

...productsCoffeeAlcoholic beveragesCitrus fruit drinksChocolatePeppermintPepper ... Read more »

Health Guide

Let's take a look at ways to make our homes more friendly toward us when we have a Migraine or headache.
... room. Be sure to have a box of tissues and a trash can. Some people find that the fragrance of peppermint or peppermint candy can help with nausea. If you're one of those people, keep a ... Read more »
Menthol overdose
...agent for candy, gum, cigarettes, cough drops, and other products. It may also be found in: Peppermint oil Cold sore medications Ointments to treat aches and... Read more »
Acid Reflux Prevention, Acid Reflux Diets
...heartburn should avoid or reduce consumption of foods and beverages that contain caffeine, chocolate, peppermint, spearmint, and alcohol. Both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee increase acid... Read more »
Headaches: Tension: Lifestyle Changes
...governing their quality and effectiveness.Essential Oils. Some patients find relief using two drops of peppermint, eucalyptus, or lavender oil added to one cup of water. The patient soaks a cloth... Read more »
Peppermint oil overdose
This is poisoning from swallowing a large amount of peppermint oil. Poisonous Ingredient Menthol Where Found Peppermint oil is used as a flavoring agent... Read more »

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