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Clogged and Fogged: Depression and constipation linked to the gut microbiome

May 31, 2019James E. “Jed” Foster, Jr., MA-LMFTAnxiety, Depression & Mental HealthBrowse by Staff MemberJAMES “JED” FOSTER, JR., MA, LMFTThe Gastrointestinal Systems
Clogged and Fogged: Depression and constipation linked to the gut microbiome

PSYCHOGASTROENTEROLOGY NERD ALERT!!! May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Clogged and Fogged: Depression and constipation linked to the gut microbiome. By James E. “Jed” Foster, MA, LMFT A fascinating new study out of Columbia University demonstrates that changing serotonin levels in the gut and brains of constipated mice can alleviate their depression.  The article below […]

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Depression Linked to Chronic Diarrhea & Constipation

May 25, 2019James E. “Jed” Foster, Jr., MA-LMFTAnxiety, Depression & Mental HealthBrowse by Staff MemberJAMES “JED” FOSTER, JR., MA, LMFT
Depression Linked to Chronic Diarrhea & Constipation

Psychogastroenterology Nerd Alert!!! May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Depression linked to Chronic Diarrhea and Constipation By James E. “Jed” Foster, Jr., MA, LMFT Check out this story about a new study released last month.  For the first time, researchers have linked mood to altered bowel habits.  Please read the full article and understand that […]

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Prebiotic INULIN Boosts INSULIN SENSITIVITY in Overweight Adults

May 3, 2019Dr. Tara TroyBrowse by Staff MemberDiet, Exercise & Healthy LivingTARA TROY, M.D. Gastroenterologist
Prebiotic INULIN Boosts INSULIN SENSITIVITY in Overweight Adults

GASTROENTEROLOGY NERD ALERT Prebiotic INULIN Boosts INSULIN SENSITIVITY in Overweight Adults First of all, what is INULIN? From Web MD: “Inulin is a starchy substance found in a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs, including wheat, onions, bananas, leeks, artichokes, and asparagus. The inulin that is used for medicine is most commonly obtained by […]

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GASTROENTEROLOGY NERD ALERT: A VIBRATING PILL TO TREAT CONSTIPATION??

January 22, 2019Dr. Tara TroyBrowse by Staff MemberColonTARA TROY, M.D. GastroenterologistThe Gastrointestinal Systems
GASTROENTEROLOGY NERD ALERT: A VIBRATING PILL TO TREAT CONSTIPATION??

GASTROENTEROLOGY NERD ALERT: A VIBRATING PILL TO TREAT CONSTIPATION?? Check out this truly novel idea about how to treat constipation without pharmaceuticals. “An Israeli company called Vibrant came up with a remedy that works mechanically. The remedy is a small capsule that is swallowed and programmed to vibrate when it reaches the large intestine. The […]

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