Pediatric Gastroenterology: Using Food as Therapy with Dr. M. Mascarenhas (Doctors+)

Dr. Maria R. Mascarenhas is back to discuss: 1. The difference between Irritable Bowel Syndrome & Inflammatory Bowel Disease 2. The difference between Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance 3. Drugs v. dietary changes to treat gastro issues.

In this episode you'll hear:
1:30 – What are common patient issues in Dr. Mascarenhas’ practice?
2:45 – Difference between Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) & Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
4:30 – Artificial sweeteners, the gut-brain connection and your microbiome
5:50 – How Dr. Mascarenhas diagnoses gastro issues
7:00 – Irritable Bowel Syndrome treatment options: drugs v. dietary changes
11:35 – Difference between Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance
16:15 – Examples of gluten-free grains
19:00 – Reasons for constipation
20:00 – Fiber
21:55 – Hydration and homemade popsicles
24:50 – Dr. Mascarenhas’ opinion on sports drinks for young athletes
25:45 – Dr. Mascarenhas’ opinion on low carb & low fat diets for kids
27:40 – What is a plant based diet?
31:00 – The power of spices
36:15 – Bringing integrative and culinary medicine into mainstream pediatrics

As referenced in the episode:

• The Anti-Inflammatory Family Cookbook: The Kid-Friendly, Pediatrician-Approved Way to Transform Your Family’s Health
• The Healthy Eating Plate: https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/healthy-eating-plate

Credits:
Host - Dr. Sabrina Falquier, MD, CCMS
Sound and Editing - Will Crann
Executive Producer - Esther Garfin
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