Altzheimer’s dementia is a disease which can rob one of their memory and affect thinking and behavior. In this disease, memory loss and confusion happen when the brain develops plaques and tangles and neurons cannot connect information. This is a devastating disease which affects about 6 million people and with the increase in the aging …
It’s true that nothing can compare to real life and experiences as far as education is concerned. On the other hand, there is much to be said about a formal educational program for a Doctorate in Education and Leadership in Healthcare. Last week I sent in my final Doctoral Scholarly Project (thesis) to my doctoral …
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month In the United states Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is the third leading cause of cancer yet is the most preventable with a 90% cure rate if detected early. New evidence shows that individuals are developing colon cancer at a younger age so first screening for cancer are recommended at age …
It’s the New Year and New You! Our team at The Biome Kitchen is so excited to share some future educational videos on gut health! Do you experience belly pain, gas or bloat? Do you worry about what to eat or not to eat, afraid symptoms could get worse? Our team at The Biome Kitchen …
As a gut health nutrition expert , I provide both group and individual nutrition education sessions and Medical Nutrition Therapy. Many clients ask me what the differences are because they are not the same for several reasons. What is the difference between Nutrition Education compared to Medical Nutrition Therapy Sessions? Nutrition Education is focused on …
Taking enzymes before you eat may help with gas pain. ALPHA GALACTOSIDASE To help alleviate gas pain there is an enzyme called alpha-galactosidase which can help break down the galacto-oligo saccharides. Brand names of this enzyme are Beano or Vitacost. Each contain 300 GALU of an enzyme from a natural source that works with your …
The goal of this organization is to connect people with the best local experts. The Biome Kitchen made it into the final 19 of 332 scored Philadelphia Nutritionists. What an honor! Three hundred and thirty-two nutritionists were reviews, 206 were then curated and 19 made the top picks. Criteria were based on Availability: Consistently approachable …
AMERICAN GASTROENTEROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (AGA) Tennyson, C.A. ., Semrad C.E., Gastro Bites, Celiac Disease Update. AGA Lunch and Learn, September 22, 2021. The AGA has come out with three updates for celiac disease regarding prevalence, symptoms and diagnoses. PREVALENCE: Celiac Disease occurs in about 1% of the population worldwide. This incidence is higher in Sweden and …
A study recently published in July 2021 in The American Journal of Gastroenterology showed the cumulative effects of psychological co-morbidities on IBS disease behavior. From 807 participants with IBS Rome IV criteria, who were followed for a year, the more psychological issues which were experienced the more severe IBS symptoms were. Almost 70% of the …