One of the most frequently asked questions I receive, is, "Should I drink Gatorade for my diarrhea?" My short answer? No, unless …
Living with chronic diarrhea
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO): What You Need to Know
SIBO is extremely common in people with IBS. Learn what SIBO is, how it’s diagnosed, and the different treatment options available. Small …
The Low FODMAP Diet: Getting Started
I was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in the mid 1980’s. There were no diets or solutions offered along with my diagnosis and …
My IBS Story
April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month. I'm supporting Kate Scarlata's #IBelieveinyourStory campaign to increase IBS …
What has the Diarrhea Dietitian been up to lately?
It's funny, this year I will celebrate 20 years of being a registered dietitian. Yet medicine, especially in the area of gut health, is …
Post-surgery gut rehab
The hospital is full of really sick people. I know, because I had an opportunity to work at the hospital this past week. (This is the same …
Sometimes it’s not about the food
Sometimes, when I'm in a counseling session, I look into your eyes, and it hits me... IT'S NOT ABOUT THE FOOD. Sometimes, I am able to …
Low-FODMAP Diet Resources and My Lightbulb Moment
I recently purchased a copy of Sue Shepherd's "The Complete Low-FODMAP Diet" book. It was a great read. The photography is beautiful and the …
Have you ever heard anyone talk about DIARRHEA on the radio?
For years, I have lamented how no one ever says the word DIARRHEA on the radio or tv. If millions of people suffer from chronic diarrhea, …