Author: Manisha “Mona” Dave, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Are You Sensitive to Gluten? Gluten sensitivity is a term that describes individuals who cannot tolerate gluten but their celiac disease testing is completely normal.  These individuals are referred to as having Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity. Celiac disease affects 1% of the general population or 1 in 133 Americans. Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity...

Mindfulness for Abdominal Pain Mindfulness practices are becoming increasingly popular in schools and in medical settings. In the late 1970s, mindfulness-based stress reduction programs were developed as a treatment for chronic pain.  Recent studies have demonstrated the severity of irritable bowel syndrome symptoms were significantly reduced in women who practiced mindfulness over an...

Backpack Safety Backpacks come in all sorts of styles, colors, and fabrics.  Children show their personality through their backpack.  However, there are over 5000 injuries every school year related to heavy backpacks. Up to 20% percent of children miss school or sports activities because of pain...