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Blog

  • Intestinal Ultrasound: What It Is, What to Expect, and Why It Is Changing IBD Care

    A new tool in IBD monitoring — and what it means for you.

    September 2, 2026
  • What Is MCAS? Understanding Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and the Benefits of Multidisciplinary Care

    How multidisciplinary care can support patients living with complex MCAS.

    August 14, 2026
  • What to Do Right Now During a Symptom Flare

    Quick, actionable strategies for managing pain, urgency, or bloating in the moment.

    June 11, 2026
  • Pain, Pressure, and Desire: Navigating Intimacy When You Have IBS

    How IBS can affect intimacy—and ways to rebuild comfort, confidence, and connection.

    June 10, 2026
  • Diarrhea-Predominant IBS (IBS-D): Managing Urgency Without Fear

    How mental health tools and dietary support can reduce symptom flares.

    June 4, 2026
  • What Are Symptoms of an IBS Flare-Up?

    Recognize IBS flare symptoms and understand what may trigger them.

    June 3, 2026
  • Rewiring the Gut-Brain Connection: How Clinical Hypnosis Helps IBS

    How evidence-based hypnotherapy helps retrain the gut-brain axis in IBS.

    May 28, 2026
  • How to Help a Child with Anxiety Stomach Aches

    Understanding the gut–brain connection and what adults can do to help.

    May 27, 2026
  • The Hidden Impact of GI Disorders on a Child’s Mood and Daily Life

    Explore how chronic GI symptoms can affect a child’s self-esteem, school performance, and relationships.

    May 21, 2026
  • Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection in Kids: How Emotions Affect Pediatric Gut Health

    The role of the gut-brain connection in pediatric gut health.

    May 14, 2026
  • Can Anxiety Cause Gastrointestinal Problems?

    Understanding the Gut–Brain Connection and Why Your Symptoms Are Real

    May 13, 2026
  • Post-Surgery Mental Health: How GI Behavioral Health Supports Healing After Resection or Ostomy

    What no one tells you about the emotional impact of surgery—and how to get support.

    May 7, 2026

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