What is abdominal massage? Is visceral manipulation different? Can either help improve gut function? People with functional gut disorders such as IBS, functional constipation, and functional diarrhea are often frustrated by the treatments (or lack thereof) they are prescribed in the doctor’s office. Patients often turn to alternative strategies such as abdominal massage to find relief. In this …

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What is Food Diversity? Food diversity can mean a few things. It can refer to cultural diversity in the foods we eat and the traditions we have around foods. Or it can refer to the number of different foods we eat. While I love to explore and eat various cultural cuisines, here we will discuss …

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Endometriosis and IBS are relatively common problems for women, and both can be tricky to diagnose. Symptoms are often vague such as abdominal pain, bloating, and constipation or diarrhea and may change during menstruation. It often takes years to get the right diagnosis. In cases where both are present, a diagnosis of one may mean …

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Introduction Mmmm…. coffee! Maybe you love the complex taste, nutty aroma, and the feel of a warm mug in your hands.  Or perhaps it is the jolt of energy and boost of mental clarity that keeps you coming back.  Whatever it is, for many of us coffee is the first thing we reach for in …

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