Digestive Disorder

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has currently approved 8 artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes. The number of foods and drinks with artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes has skyrocketed.   Artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes are being added to jelly, yogurt, fruit cups, cookies, soda, and juice.  Parents often believe...

A Novel Treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Irritable bowel syndrome is a “functional” gastrointestinal disorder that causes abdominal pain coupled with diarrhea, constipation, or both. “Functional” refers to the fact that abdominal pain cannot be explained by any detectable abnormality.  However, the pain is very real....