Almost two thirds of Americans are burdened by gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms like heartburn, abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. And for almost 40% of Americans , uncomfortable bowel symptoms are bad enough that they forgo routine activities such as exercising or spending time with their families.

Medications, both over the counter and prescription, targeting GI conditions are plentiful. Yet more and more patients are requesting natural routes to relief, doctors told Medscape Medical News , and it’s likely your patients are, too.

Here are some examples from doctors on how they’ve integrated natural remedies into their practice for specific common complaints. Some remedies have published research to back them up, while others are anecdotal, but backed by patients

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