IBS
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WellnessSee articleEverything You Need to Know About the Low-FODMAP Diet
Up to 45 million Americans struggle with irritable bowel syndrome, a painful condition that often causes intense bloating, nausea, diarrhea, and other unpleasant symptoms. Even more people suffer from suspected food intolerances that lead to similar syptoms. While there’s no single cause or cure for gastrointestinal problems, many people who live with them are prescribed […] -
WellnessSee articleWebinar Replay: How to Eat to Relieve IBS and Heal Your Gut with Dr. Angie Sadeghi
A puzzling chronic disorder that affects more women than men, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be relatively mild, or it can seriously interfere with your daily life. Symptoms often include abdominal pain, gas, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. In this webinar, integrative gastroenterologist Angie Sadeghi, MD, shares the latest on what doctors know about IBS and […] -
Success StoriesSee articleFaced with Gastric Bypass Surgery, I Tried a Plant-Based Diet Instead
I’m from Kansas City and grew up on barbecue. I ate a lot of ribs, chicken, brisket, and pulled pork. I began to struggle with excess weight when I was 8 years old, and as an adult, I became morbidly obese. At 44, I was diagnosed with six serious health conditions all at the same […] -
WellnessSee articleIs the Paleo Diet Good for Gut Health? We Finally Have an Answer
For years now, the Paleo diet has been heralded by its believers as the optimal diet for gut health. This was based on speculation, as there wasn’t a study to support or refute this claim—until now. A new study suggests that strict adherence to this dietary pattern may do more harm than good to the […] -
Success StoriesSee articleHow I Beat IBS and Acid Reflux with a Plant-Based Diet
Growing up in a Jewish household, food was central to every occasion. Lox and bagels with cream cheese, chicken soup, brisket, and corned beef were some of the common foods on the table. I was eating a typical Standard American Diet (SAD) until I was around 40 years old. As far back as I can remember, […] -
Success StoriesSee articleHow I Conquered Severe Depression with a Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet
Less than two years ago, I remember driving home from work and repeatedly thinking, “I should just go home and hang myself.” By all measures, I should have been happy. I had a good, well-paying job, a beautiful wife who loved and cared for me and whom I loved, and a wonderful home. This didn’t […]