Author: Manisha “Mona” Dave, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist

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...

WHO:   DR. HARPAVAT & DR. DAVE WHAT: A FREE 60 MINUTE WALK WITH THE DOC. WALK YOUR OWN PACE AND DISTANCE WHEN: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2019 @ 7:30 AM WHERE: Downing Middle School, 5555 Bridlewood,    Flower Mound, TX 75028 WHY:    DID YOU KNOW JUST 30 MINUTES        OF WALKING...