Hello Friends! I know I throw many acronyms around this blog all the time, but I want to be sure you understand today’s topic is primarily about inflammatory bowel disease (I.B.D.) and not my usual topic, irritable bowel syndrome (I.B.S.)! Although, IBS will be weaved throughout this post, I just wanted to be clear up […]

Do you suffer from enhanced GI symptoms during allergy season? The timing of allergy season varies depending on where you live. According to American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology tree, grass and ragweed pollens thrive during cool nights and warm days.  Did you know that birch pollen allergic patients frequently experience gastrointestinal upset during  birch […]

Just starting the low FODMAP diet?  Here are a few tips to help you navigate this somewhat complex but very effective diet to manage your IBS symptoms. Digestive distress is a global problem, with a growing number of IBS sufferers around the world. IBS impacts up to 1 in 5 Americans and can truly impact […]

When someone asks if you would like to attend a conference in Huntington Beach, California…you say, YES, just because it is a VERY beautiful place to visit! When the conference entails discussions about the latest research about the relationship between the intestinal microbiota and gastrointestinal disorders…it’s a double win. 🙂 This past weekend, I was […]

I am so fortunate to live close to Boston’s Longwood Medical area, a world–renowned medical and academic district, full of top notch hospitals and research centers, and home to Harvard Medical School. Last week, I attended Harvard Medical School’s division of nutrition 16th Postgraduate Nutrition Symposium. This year, the title was Diet and Microbiota in Health and Disease. […]

Hello. I thought it would be nice to talk about bile acid today, are you with me? Bile acid diarrhea is also known as BAD. Perfect acronym, right? You might have BAD if you have been experiencing IBS-D like symptoms: chronic diarrhea, urgency, incontinence, bloating and discomfort. Unfortunately, bile acid diarrhea or malabsorption of bile is […]

I receive numerous questions weekly about portion sizes and the low FODMAP diet. Portion size does matter on the low FODMAP diet.  Strawberries, for instance, are low FODMAP but NOT low FODMAP if you eat a full bowl the size of your head of them! Make portion control more inviting…such as serving low FODMAP fruit kabobs! […]

I am super excited about this box full of yummy treats for the FODMAPer on the go! And I am giving one away today! Available for sale on my site for a limited time! To enter for a chance to win a box, kindly leave a comment and share your favorite brand name product that’s easy […]

Today’s topic: Histamine. As much as I love working with my patients….I also, truly love to spend time learning.  It’s not unusual for me to print out 3-4 research articles, hop into bed at night with my highlighter and do some light reading. 🙂 Ha! When I was writing my Complete Idiot’s Guide to Eating […]