Author: Manisha “Mona” Dave, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Each of us has millions of unique and diverse bugs in our gut that help our bodies function.  One of the most powerful tools that influence these bugs is our diet.  Research continues to show that there is a strong connection between our gut bugs and...

Having a healthy baby starts with the mother being healthy too.  We recognized the week of January 7-13, 2018 as Folic Acid Awareness Week.  One of the most important things a mother can do to help prevent serious birth defects in her child is to consume enough...

As the New Year begins, it has become a tradition to make resolutions.  These resolutions usually reflect a desire to change a behavior or to accomplish a personal goal to improve our lives.  Many of these resolutions revolve around eating better, losing weight, and improving...