Best Kate Scarlata and Megan Riehl Podcasts (2025)

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Pelvic Floor PT Explained: Who Needs It and Why? 45:30

1M ago45:30

45:30

Pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) is a crucial yet often overlooked component of gut health that can dramatically improve quality of life for people suffering from bowel issues, bladder problems, or pelvic pain. Dr. Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas joins us to demystify and normalize this specialized therapy and explain how proper pelvic floor function imp…

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Living with IBS: How to Manage Symptoms Without a Major Diet Overhaul 47:36

2M ago47:36

47:36

Join us as we discuss effective non-diet focused methods for IBS relief. In this episode, Kate and Dr. Riehl review key factors on how gender can influence common symptoms of IBS. Hormones significantly influence IBS symptoms, with women being diagnosed 2.5 times more often than men, in part due to differences in gut function and pain perception. T…

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Is a leaky gut really the root of your ailments? Here’s the science. 56:32

3M ago56:32

56:32

Is "leaky gut" real or just another wellness buzzword? In this episode of The Gut Health Podcast, we cut through the controversy with Dr. Alessio Fasano, a renowned gastroenterologist and microbiome expert from Mass General Brigham. Dr. Fasano explains what happens when the gut’s protective barrier is compromised, resulting in increased intestinal …

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Part 3 of the IBS-C series: Finding Your Path: A Personal Journey to Constipation Relief with Erin Judge, RD 39:21

3M ago39:21

39:21

What if you could navigate the complexities of IBS without falling into restrictive habits or feeling overwhelmed? Join us for an insightful conversation with Erin Judge, a registered dietitian nutritionist as she shares her compelling journey from childhood challenges with IBS-C to becoming an advocate for patient-centered care. Erin opens up abou…

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Part 2 of The IBS-C series: Mind Your Gut: Diet and Lifestyle Solutions for Constipation 35:37

3M ago35:37

35:37

Join Dr. Riehl and Kate as they share practical lifestyle strategies for managing IBS with constipation. Studies show that up to 84% of IBS patients experience GI distress related to eating, with most triggers linked to carbohydrate intake—particularly highly fermentable ones like FODMAPs. Learn how the low FODMAP diet, the most extensively researc…

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Part 1 of the IBS-C series: Pathways to Relief: Understanding Medications for Constipation with Dr. Justin Brandler 34:38

4M ago34:38

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This episode launches the first part of a 3-part mini-series on IBS-C, shedding light on the complexities of this widespread condition that affects millions of people across the U.S. It stresses the importance of a holistic, patient-centered approach to managing IBS-C. We explore the various medications used to treat IBS-C, including both over-the-…

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The Promise of Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Virtual Reality Therapies for Gut Health and More with Dr. Brennan Spiegel 51:49

4M ago51:49

51:49

Can technology transform the way we approach health and healing? In this episode, we explore the intersection of neuroscience, innovation, and the mind-body connection with Dr. Brennan Spiegel from Cedars-Sinai. Dr. Spiegel challenges the long-standing myth that the mind and body function separately, revealing how our thoughts, emotions, and physio…

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Sip Smart: Alcohol and Your Gut 49:05

5M ago49:05

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Can drinking alcohol truly offer any health benefits, or is that just a myth we’re eager to believe? In this episode, we aim to inspire a renewed commitment to wellness in the new year with our guest, Dr. Ponni Perumalswami, a prominent hepatologist at the University of Michigan, who helps us unravel the complicated relationship between alcohol, th…

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Gut Check: Kate Scarlata and Dr. Megan Riehl's Top 10 Strategies for Gut Health and Wellness 51:59

6M ago51:59

51:59

Did you know that a balanced gut microbiome can improve nutrient absorption, reduce inflammation, and support mood regulation? Incorporating simple habits into your daily routine—such as eating fiber-rich foods, staying hydrated, restful sleep and managing stress—can make a significant difference in how your digestive system works and gut microbiot…

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Navigating Life with Celiac Disease: Insights from Dietitian Experts Nick Trott and Lori Welstead 58:59

7M ago58:59

58:59

Discover the intricate world of celiac disease with insights from two esteemed GI dietitian experts, Nick Trott of the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield, England and Lori Welstead, from the University of Chicago Medicine. Within minutes of this episode beginning, you learn that a celiac diagnosis can happen in the absence of noticeable GI sym…

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Sleeping Smart for Optimal Health with Neurology Expert Cathy Goldstein, MD 1:04:38

8M ago1:04:38

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Sleep isn’t a luxury—it’s essential. In this episode, we’re exploring the critical connection between sleep, gut health and overall well-being, backed by cutting-edge research. Join us as we welcome Dr. Cathy Goldstein, a renowned professor of neurology at Michigan Medicine and an expert in sleep disorders. Ever wondered why melatonin supplements m…

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Food: The Main Course with Dr William Chey & Amanda Lynett, MS, RDN 51:16

9M ago51:16

51:16

In this special crossover podcast episode, Tuesday Night IBS host Jeffrey Roberts, MSEd, BSc, and Kate Scarlata, MPH, RDN, are joined live by William Chey, MD, and Amanda Lynett, MS, RDN, at FOOD the Main Course Conference in Ann Arbor, MI. Amanda Lynett MS, RDN, is a registered dietitian with her masters. Amanda is with the Division of Gastroenter…

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From Plate to Performance: Minimizing Digestive Distress During Exercise with Sports Dietitian Leslie Bonci 1:05:15

9M ago1:05:15

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Experience runner's trots, belly cramping, and/or heartburn and reflux while exercising? You are not alone! Join us in our latest episode featuring the expert insights of Leslie Bonci, a renowned sports dietitian who has worked with top-tier teams like the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers. Discover why less is often more when it comes to …

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Diarrhea: from C.Diff to IBS-D with Dr. Jessica Allegretti 44:54

10M ago44:54

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Not one of us are completely immune to an occasional episode of diarrhea. Whether you can trace it back to something you ate or an uptick in stress, liquid poop is not ideal. Kate and Megan are joined by a giant in the field of gastroenterology, Dr. Jessica Allegretti from Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts to do a deep dive discus…

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Everything you need to know about constipation (Guest: Darren Brenner, MD) 52:31

11M ago52:31

52:31

Join us on The Gut Health Podcast as we uncover the many facets about constipation with the distinguished gastroenterologist, Dr. Darren Brenner. Think probiotics are the cure for your sluggish digestive system? Think again. Dr. Brenner dispels common myths and reassures us about the safety of stimulant laxatives like Senna and Bisacodyl when used …

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Amitriptyline and Ondansetron for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Efficacy data from the ground breaking studies 54:16

11M ago54:16

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On this special episode of Tuesday Night IBS, we talk with the co-principal investigator, Alex Ford, MD, from Leeds University in the UK, about the ATLANTIS trial of Amitriptyline for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in primary care, which was funded by the Health Technology Assessment program of the National Institute for Health and Care Research an…

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Get a Grip on Bloating with Mayo Clinic Gastroenterologist, Brian Lacy, MD, PhD 45:23

12M ago45:23

45:23

Bloating can range from mildly annoying to downright painful, can happen for a multitude of reasons and you've likely experienced it! Expert and world-renowned gastroenterologist, Dr. Brian Lacy from Mayo Clinic Jacksonville joins Kate and Dr. Riehl to explore the science behind bloating and abdominal distention. Dr. Lacy breaks down the details of…

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Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) + the Small Bowel Microbiome with Mark Pimentel MD 51:20

1y ago51:20

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Got excess intestinal gas, bloating and GI distress? Expand your knowledge on the topic of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) with our guest expert gastroenterologist, Dr. Mark Pimentel. Dr. Pimentel is a true maverick in the field of GI motility and the complexities of the small intestinal microbiome. His team has truly helped pave the w…

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Is it IBS? IBS Mimickers 52:31

1y ago52:31

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) impacts more than 45 million Americans and about 1 in 10 globally. So, if you have abdominal pain, diarrhea and/or constipation on a regular basis...you are not alone. We are thrilled to have world-renowned gastroenterologist, Dr. William Chey, on this episode to discuss this diagnosis along with common IBS mimickers.…

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The Poop Episode: What's Normal? 57:44

1y ago57:44

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Prepare to transform your gut health knowledge as we navigate the sometimes "colorful" details and scientific facts all about bowel movements. That's right, we are talking all about poop with our special guest, renowned Mayo Clinic (in Jacksonville, Florida) gastroenterologist, Dr. Jami Kinnucan. She is an expert in inflammatory bowel disease, amon…

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Gut Health Matters 52:41

1+ y ago52:41

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When Kate Scarlata's health teetered during a precarious pregnancy, it was a wake-up call to the importance of nutrition and digestion for gut health and beyond. However, at the time of that pregnancy, very little science-based nutrition support was offered. In today's episode, Kate, along with Dr. Megan Riehl, will guide you through the complex wo…

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Welcome to The Gut Health Podcast 1:54

1+ y ago1:54

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Have you ever wondered how what you eat impacts your energy levels, GI symptoms, mood and the inner microbes that reside in our gut? The Gut Health Podcast explores the scientific connection between the gut, food, mood, microbes and well-being. Join Kate Scarlata, a world-renowned GI dietitian, and Dr. Megan Riehl, a prominent GI psychologist at th…

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Precision Medicine: The future of IBS Management featuring InFoods IBS testing. 25:00

1+ y ago25:00

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Join us as experts Dr. Anthony Lembo and Dr. Lin Chang, discuss the future of IBS management with more precise testing and tailored treatments and the benefits of a new diagnostic test for IBS, InFoods IBS.By Tuesday Night IBS

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IBS-C: Case Based learning to Improve Patient Care 1:14:20

1+ y ago1:14:20

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Join an expert panel and a patient living with IBS-C as we deep dive into real-life patient cases, discuss evidence-based strategies to diagnose patients with IBS-C from a biopsychosocial approach, and use shared decision-making to help patients regain control of their lives and improve patient and provider satisfaction. Featuring Christina Hanson,…

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The Truth About Sibo- A Deep Dive Conversation 37:55

2y ago37:55

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Jeffrey Roberts and Johannah Ruddy talk with registered GI dietitian Taylor Hanna from Diet vs. Disease about SIBO and how it differs from IBS but can occur concurrently. How common is it, how is it treated, and how can diet therapy help patients keep symptoms related to SIBO from returning? Don’t miss this special episode.…

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The Truth About SIBO Webinar 1:12:57

2y ago1:12:57

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Join Tuesday Night IBS and our friends at Diet vs Disease as we feature Kate Scarlata, RD and William Chey, MD to discuss this important topic of SIBO and IBS. We will hear from both presenters about SIBO, what it is, how to treat and prevent it, and how good access to dietitians and other HCP can improve health outcomes.…

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Kate Scarlata, MPH, RDN on IBS Updates: Myths, Mimickers and the Patient Journey 21:56

2y ago21:56

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Kate Scarlata RD, MPH, discusses how a multi-disciplinary approach to IBS management can benefit symptoms and improve quality of life.By Johannah Ruddy, M.Ed

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Megan E. Riehl, PsyD on IBS Updates: Myths, Mimickers and the Patient Journey 13:52

2y ago13:52

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Dr. Megan E. Riehl, discusses IBS myths in symptoms and treatments, as well as IBS mimickers that need to be considered in the diagnostic process.By Johannah Ruddy, M.Ed

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Darren Brenner on IBS Updates: Myths, Mimickers and the Patient Journey 32:09

2y ago32:09

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Darren Brenner, MD outlines the testing recommendations when looking at an IBS diagnosis based on sub-type. #WorldIBSDay2023By Johannah Ruddy, M.Ed

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New & Novel Management for IBS-C: Evaluating all the Options 35:44

2y ago35:44

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Did you know #IBS-C is the most commonly diagnosed Disorder of Gut Brain Interaction (DGBI) with a high level of illness burden & decreased QoL? Let's start treating #IBS-C w/the tools we have available! Hear more about the new and novel therapy available as well as simple lifestyle changes that can improve symptoms. Dr. Philip Schoenfeld and Dr. M…

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The Overlap of IBS with IBD 56:59

2+ y ago56:59

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Addressing how the symptoms of IBS with IBD can be be effectively managed with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.By Johannah Ruddy

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Gut Directed Hypnotherpy for IBS: What's the Hype About? 43:46

2+ y ago43:46

43:46

This month, we get to the bottom of Gut Directed Hypnotherapy for IBS management and the efficacy of its therapeutic properties. We also explore the growing world of digital therapeutics that are expanding access to these therapies, such as Regulora, FDA cleared digital app for GDH in IBS. Johannah is joined by Tim Rudolphi, CEO of metaMe Health an…

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Conditioned Food Sensitivity- How the GI Dietitian is Key in GI Health Management 42:59

2+ y ago42:59

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This month we welcome Wendy Busse, RD who specializes in working with patients who have developed a conditioned food sensitivity due to a food related trauma or from negative food related GI symptoms. What are the best ways to manage this type of dietary over-restriction issue and how can patients and providers work together to get back to a health…

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Efficacy of Linaclotide in IBS-C: A review with Evidence Based GI Journal 43:50

2+ y ago43:50

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In this new episode we talk with Philip Schoenfeld MD @EBGIdoc & Jill Deutsch MD about their review article: "Treating All the Symptoms of IBS-C: a review of the data on Linaclotide" We break down the role for Secretagogues in IBS-C management, the efficacy data on pain reduction as well as normalization of bowel habit and how this relates to every…

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Gut Directed Hypnosis and IBS Management 39:57

3y ago39:57

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In this episode for August, we talk with well respected psychologist Dr Olafur Palsson from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill about the well founded data to support the use of gut directed hypnosis (GDH) in the management of IBS. We also talk with Tim Rudolphi, CEO of metaMe Health about the new digital therapeutic Regulora, approved by…

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Battle of the Guidelines- Applying IBS Treatment Guidelines to Clinical Practice 1:53:01

3y ago1:53:01

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This special episode features the live Grand Rounds presentation from our friends at the Rome Foundation with guest experts Dr. Douglas Drossman, Dr. Lin Chang, and Dr Brian Lacy. A special thank you to the Rome Foundation for their collaboration and for allowing us highlight this session on our podcast this month. See more about the guidelines on …

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Can Breath Testing Predict Reponse to Treatment in IBS and SIBO? 49:47

3y ago49:47

49:47

Hear from Jay Pasricha, MD and Aonghus Shortt from Food Marble about their collaborative research evaluating the science behind breath testing for SIBO and IBS and whether diagnostic testing can assist providers predict response to diet or pharmacological treatments.By Johannah Ruddy, M.Ed

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The rationale for neuromodulators in IBS management 48:40

3y ago48:40

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This month we talk with global expert on neuromodulators, Dr. Douglas Drossman. Dr. Drosssman provides the rationale for use in IBS and chronic abdominal pain as well as the mechanism of action for each class and dosing to find optimal benefit. Find our new book: Gut Feelings: The Patient's Story here: https://romefoundation.clickfunnels.com/optin1…

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The Truth About Constipation 48:55

3y ago48:55

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This month, we talk with Dr. Eric Shah, Director of GI Motility, Esophageal, and Swallowing Disorders Center at Dartmouth about constipation: CIC and IBS-C and get the clinical perspective on this complicated condition.By Johannah Ruddy, M.Ed

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Sex Differences and the Role of Adverse Childhood Events in DGBI 40:08

3+ y ago40:08

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On this month's episode, we talk with Lin Chang, MD, Vice Chief of the Division of Digestive Disease at UCLA about sex differences in IBS and somatic pain syndromes, the role of stress and Adverse Childhood Events in chronic illnesses and so much more!By Johannah Ruddy, M.Ed

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Pediatric Chronic Abdominal Pain and the Role of Parents in Management 57:11

3+ y ago57:11

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In our January episode, Johannah welcomes Miranda VanTilburg, PhD from Marshall University. Dr. VanTilburg is an academic researcher and author on the prevalence of pain disorders in children and adolescents, especially in GI illness.By Johannah Ruddy, M.Ed

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Food as Medicine- How Dietary Treatments can benefit patients with IBS, SID and Celiac Disease 48:41

3+ y ago48:41

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Today we chat with NYT best selling author and RDN Kate Scarlata about the role of diet in the management of IBS, SID and Celiac Disease and how dieticians are an important part of the multi-disciplinary team in digestive health.By Johannah Ruddy, M.Ed

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Functional Dyspepsia vs Gastroparesis- what's all the fuss? 38:45

3+ y ago38:45

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In November's episode, we talk with Dr. Baha Moshiree, Professor of Medicine at Atrium Health and Director of Motility at Atrium Health Gastroenterology and Hepatology Center. Dr. Moshiree has co-authored a recent review of the ESNM consensus on Functional Dyspepsia and talks to us about why guidance is changing on the diagnostics and management of…

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Understanding the Clinical Relevance of the ACG IBS Guidelines 43:27

3+ y ago43:27

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Our October episode features Dr. Darren Brenner from Northwestern University and a member of the committee who recently co-authored the 2020 ACG Guidelines for IBS Management. We review the key recommendations and some of the changes to the universal guidelines as well as what they mean for clinical practice for both providers and for patients.…

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Beat the Bloat- Bloating, Distension and how to Manage Effectively 56:43

3+ y ago56:43

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Johannah Ruddy M.Ed is joined by Dr John Damianos from Yale School of Medicine to discuss what the differences are between bloating and distension, why they happen and how to effectively manage these common and frustrating symptoms.By Johannah Ruddy, M.Ed

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