Which of these will give you a happy stomach?
That makes sense if you have celiac disease or other symptoms of gluten sensitivity.
Not for everyone else.
Risks include cramping, pain, nausea, potentially fatal electrolyte imbalance, renal failure and gut perforations.
Fail:These nondigestible fiber compounds promise to decrease inflammation and lower your risk of disease.
The supplements are expensive about $20 a bottle.
Fail:Stores sell bacteria-spiked foods like dark chocolate and muffin mixes, not to mention probiotic pills.
You should consume naturally probiotic-rich, unpasteurized fermented foods and drinks like yogurt, sauerkraut and kombucha.
Fix:A review of 121 trials found thatpeppermint oilis effective at treating irritable bowel syndrome.
People have pooh-poohed this idea for years, Ligresti says.
But we now know that, for certain conditions, it can change your life almost overnight.
In a study of 30 people (average age 67) with inflamed colons fromC.
difficileinfections, 29 recovered through this therapy.
What trends can truly give you smoother skin?
Such dermal rollers commonly sell for about $25 and up.
Makers claim the procedure is painless; reports can vary.
Fail: Collagen does work as an injectable to decrease wrinkles.
Fail:A lot of people swear by dabbing Preparation H around the eyes to shrink swelling.
And while it does work, you should save it for special occasions.
Most hemorrhoid creams contain hydrocortisone, which can thin the skin with extended use.
Theres no scientific research confirming that fillers or creams containing placenta will affect your skin.
Stem cells can go rogue, Alster says.
There has not been enough research to show the long-term safety of them.
