Pediatrics

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...

As students return to school this fall, their experience will be profoundly altered.  Some schools have already opened, but the majority of schools throughout the country are yet to open.  As cases continue to climb, some schools have opted to have online classes only.  Other...

Each year, World Breast Feeding Week is held for the first seven days in August.  The goal of World Breast Feeding Week is to highlight the benefits of breast feeding on the health and welfare of babies throughout the world. Breast milk is easy digested, readily available, and provides optimal...

As a pediatric gastroenterologist, I talk a lot about poop.  Talking about poop is a great way to get younger children giggling and the older kids blushing.  But seriously, your poop says a lot about your digestive health. So, how can you describe your poop to your physician without...

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...