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A recent WSJ story called “When Everyday Foods Are Hard to Digest” describes the Specific Low Carb Diet, also known as the low-FODMAPS diet (described below), for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). In IBS – Free at Last, dietitian Patsy Catsos describes the diet and its treatment. [...]
The Ides of March bring not just wind but winnowing. This month, a new gluten sensitivity (GS) study by celiac disease pioneer Dr Fasano shows that gluten sensitivity affects about 6% of U.S. adults. GS is a different form of immune dysfunction than celiac disease (CD), which affects about [...]
Terri is a 38 year old who traces her tummy problems back to high school. She has had off and on again fatigue, cramping, gas, bloating and mood swings. She has seen 11 doctors, and been told she is a “diagnostic dilemma” and has “atypical bowel syndrome.” No wonder. [...]