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An Integrative Approach to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Lizzy always remembers having a “sensitive stomach” that went along with constant changes in her bowel habits. She could never put her finger on what would cause these changes: diet, stress, travel, etc. She started seeing different doctors in her early 20’s, had countless tests and procedures […]
Burp…Bloat…Breathe? A Mindful Approach to Better Gut Health Pain and discomfort from bloating are among the top complaints of all GI patients. Whether it’s excess gas resulting from the digestion of certain foods and drinks, or air swallowed while eating or drinking too quickly, the result is the same: pressure, pain, discomfort, bloating, and belching. […]
If you suffer from IBS you’ve likely been told at some point by a healthcare provider to “consume more fiber in your diet.” But what if you’ve followed the doctor’s orders, yet your symptoms haven’t improved? Or even more frustrating, you actually felt even worse? This is where the low-FODMAP elimination diet comes into play. […]
FACTS ABOUT DIVERTICULAR DISEASE: Diverticular disease was almost unknown in 1900. By 1970 diverticular disease was the most common disease of the colon in western countries. Almost 60% of Americans over the age of 60 have diverticular disease. Diverticulosis are pouch-like structures that can form through points of weakness in the muscular wall of the colon. […]
