Author: Manisha “Mona” Dave, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Exercise reduces the risks of many diseases, including coronary heart disease, breast and colon cancer and Type 2 diabetes. Research has shown that you can gain two hours of life for each hour that you exercise regularly. According to the American Heart Association, walking as little as...

Podcast: The People’s Pharmacy https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-peoples-pharmacy/id268003768 Have you ever been listening to something that really inspires you?  Recently, while I was on an early Saturday morning walk, I was listening to the news on National Public Radio (NPR) when a show called The People’s Pharmacy came on.  The guest...

What is the Gallbladder? The gallbladder is an organ located under the liver. The liver makes bile and the gallbladder stores the bile.  Bile is a fluid that helps to digest food. When we eat, the gallbladder contracts and releases the bile through ducts that connect...

Many people suffer from gas and bloating.  There are basically 4 root causes of gas and bloating: Swallowing excess air Poor gastrointestinal motility or constipation Damage to the gut microbiome The foods we eat Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, is a board-certified adult gastroenterologist, an internationally recognized gut health expert, a trained...