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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 and more attention is being paid to the microbiome and theRead More

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 symptoms can cause stress and anxiety and can have a negativeRead More

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 of treating digestive disorders in the United States now exceeds theRead More

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, work part-time and care for my two small children. AreRead More

Yoga and Meditation Can Ease the Symptoms of Digestive Disorders If you are suffering from an intestinal disorder, you are not alone. Experts estimate that between 60-70 millions Americans suffer from some form of digestive disorder. One survey suggests that 74% of Americans live with “digestive discomfort.” What exactly is going on here? Your gutRead More