Bitter Herbs: What Are They & How Do I Use Them?

Bitters are one of the mainstays for herbal medical practice. The bitter flavor has the ability to stimulate the vagus nerve, and triggers the release of bile into our duodenum. Triggering this response is useful for a surprising range of benefits in the human body. 

How To Improve Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Herbs.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of those conditions we still remain fairly uncertain of. It is more of a set of complex symptoms than it is a real diagnosis, yet it is incredibly common. What we do know about IBS is that it tends to have certain patterns in the lifestyles of those affected. Knowing these patterns, and understanding the mechanism of many of the symptoms, we can find ways to either stop them altogether or reduce the severity and and duration of outbreaks. 

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