How to Become a Gut Health “Biohacker”
Are you a health biohacker? While the term biohacker can sometimes conjure up images of a human and a machine fused together, we prefer to use the term in a far less “sci-fi” kind of way. For our purposes, a…
4 Ways to Personalize Your Plate for Gut Health
March is National Nutrition Month and this year’s focus is Personalize Your Plate! Just as there is no one-size-fits-all approach to healthy eating, there is also no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition for gut health. According to the Academy of Nutrition…
The Who, What, Why, and How of Colorectal Cancer Screening
Did you know that March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month? We are taking action all month long to help promote the importance of colorectal cancer screening. Read on to learn more about screening and find out how to get involved…
From AFAP Diagnosis to Advocacy: Survivor of a Rare GI Cancer Shares His Story
Rare Disease Day is February 28th, 2021. The focus of the day is to teach the general public about rare diseases and to raise awareness among policy-makers, researchers, and healthcare professionals. As part of our mission to advocate for those…
Is IBS Keeping You Up At Night?
Is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) keeping you up at night? Research suggests that IBS is associated with sleep disturbances and those with IBS may have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Let’s unpack the reasons why IBS may be disturbing…
What You Need To Know About Eating Disorders and Gastrointestinal Conditions
National Eating Disorders Helpline: For 24/7 crisis support, text 'NEDA' to 741741 For all others, call the Toll-Free Phone Number: 1-800-931-2237. Helpline phone hours are Monday-Thursday 11AM-9PM ET & Friday 11AM-5PM. This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, so…
3 Tips for Caregivers During COVID-19
Caregivers are the unsung heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. As if being a caregiver isn’t hard enough, you now have the added challenges that come with caregiving during a pandemic. To help support you during this difficult time, we’ve put…
A Lesson In ‘Kindfulness’ From Tara Cousineau, PhD
If you have a digestive condition, you may have been told to practice mindfulness as part of your treatment plan. This is because doctors are learning more about the importance of the “gut-brain connection”, or the communication between your digestive…
Probiotics and IBS Symptoms: What You Should Know
If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you probably have to deal with friends, family, and even complete strangers constantly sharing the latest “IBS cure” they saw on the internet. While their advice is usually well-meaning, there’s a good chance…
Hepatitis C: 8 Common Questions Answered
1. What is the difference between hepatitis A, B, and C? The term “hepatitis” means inflammation of the liver. There are three commonly known viruses called hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C that cause the liver to become inflamed.…