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A belated but official welcome to the Comprehensive Gastrointestinal Health team to Michelle! Learn more about our fabulous registered nurse addition and don’t hesitate to reach out if Michelle or another member or our team can be of assistance. Educational Background: After a career in business and accounting, Michelle decided in 2003 that it […]
Supplements for Weight Loss by Claire Allen, RD Weight loss supplements continue to gain popularity in North America to help treat obesity. Launches of new products tripled in 2021 compared to the year prior. But, do these supplements really work, and is there science to support the claims? Below are a few popular weight […]
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Major Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease by Danielle Genenz, MS, RDN, LDN, CPT The American Heart Association recently released a scientific statement siting nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) as being a significant, independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Likewise, CVD is the main cause of death in individuals […]
Diet vs. Medication Treatment for IBS by Danielle Genenz, MS, RDN, LDN, CPT Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gut disorder characterized by symptoms of chronic, episodic abdominal pain, altered bowel habits, bloating, sensation of incomplete bowel movement, straining and/or urgency which is not explained by structural abnormalities. While the condition can be frustrating […]
