Dear Dr. Alayo: I really enjoy reading your blog posts! I am seeing the word microbiome in the media more and more. Can you tell me what it means and how it affects my health? Anonymous This is an excellent question and yes, more andRead More
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GI disorders & Relationships
Dealing with the Giraffe on the Tennis Court If you suffer from the symptoms or IBS or any other digestive you know that the disease can take center stage in your relationship. Coping with flare-ups or even the anticipation of a flare-up of your symptomsRead More
Healthy Sleep Habits
Have you noticed that when you are tired you tend to eat more? If you are trying to lose weight make sure you are practicing healthy sleep habits by getting enough hours of sleep at night. The truth is that sleep and metabolism go hand-in-hand,Read More
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5 Proven Things You Can Do Now to Improve Your GI Symptoms According to the National Institute of Health between 60-70 million Americans suffer from an array of digestive disorders. In 2018 alone healthcare expenditures for digestive disorders exceeded 136 billion dollars. The cost ofRead More
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Dear Dr. Alayo: I am a 37 year old female with IBS. I take medication and try as best I can to avoid foods that cause my symptoms to flare up. I have heard that stress can also make my IBS worse. I am married,Read More