Author: Manisha “Mona” Dave, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Calling all Campers! Registration for 2021 Virtual Camp Oasis is NOW OPEN!  Click here to register!! All campers diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) entering grades 2-12 in the fall of 2021 are eligible to attend. Camp Oasis is the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's summer camp program that provides...

Should individuals with autoimmune disease receive the COVID-19 vaccine? The approval of COVID-19 vaccines has brought with it hope, excitement, as well as concerns.  The American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA) is dedicated to the eradication of autoimmune diseases and the alleviation of suffering and the socioeconomic...

What is IBS? Irritable Bowel Syndrome, known as IBS, is a medical disorder characterized by: Reoccurring or chronic bouts of abdominal pain or discomfortAbdominal pain or discomfort in association with altered bowel habits including diarrhea, constipation, or alternating episodes of both diarrhea and constipationOther symptoms may also...

A FREE App for People with Gluten Issues Erin Heidenreich, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), has celiac disease. Erin understands the physical, emotional, and mental hurdles faced by those in our community who are gluten-free.  Erin helped develop Spoonful!, a new app for gluten-free grocery shopping. Open the...

You are what you eat! Your health is directly related to the types of foods that go into your body. No single food can offer all the nutrition we need, but there are certain foods, “superfoods”, that can really power-pack your health. Here is a list of...