Digestive disorder

Heerlen, Netherlands, February 2: A new intelligent pill technology developed by the Dutch electronics giant, Philips, may help cure life-threatening digestive tract diseases.

Dr. Peter van der Schaar, a gastroenterologist in Heerlen, said that the ‘Intelligent Pill’, which the company calls iPill, is a plastic capsule, same size as that of a camera pill. Dr. Peter worked with Philips in developing iPill.

Prague, Czech Republic, December 30: Peppermint oil can treat digestive disorders effectively, although high dosages may result in adverse effects, a review reported in the April 1 is

Usually found in the traditional candy canes that are used as Christmas tree decorations, peppermint oil has strong antimicrobial properties which might fight germs and relieve digestive symptoms, and is promptly defensive against irritable bowel syndrome.