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Gastroparesis on the Today Show
Gastroparesis awareness got a boost today thanks to 14-year-old Gentrie Hansen. Gentrie first made news earlier this year as she prepared for the gastric neurostimulator surgery after nearly 7 months of not being able to eat or drink anything. This morning she appeared on the Today Show and talked with Ann Curry about her struggle…
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Take Note: Special K Is Adding Fiber
Another food manufacturer has jumped on the fiber bandwagon. All varieties of Special K cereal, except for the Original, now contain added fiber . The increase in the total amount of fiber per serving, however, is minimal. Only about 1 gram more, for a total of around 3 grams per 3/4 cup. So depending on…
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Awareness: What It Means To Me
If you follow my Facebook page or you subscribe to my newsletter, you’ve probably heard that this is Digestive Tract Paralysis Awareness Week. DTPAW, I’ll call it for short, was developed by G-PACT to help spread awareness about gastroparesis and related conditions.
Spreading awareness, like everything else, means different things to different people. For some, it…
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Take Note: Polaner All Fruit Now Has Fiber
What better way to follow up a post about peanut butter than with a post about jelly? A GP-friendly jelly should have no seeds, no pulp or fruit pieces, and little to no fiber.
Until recently, the seedless varieties of Polaner All Fruit fit the bill. Unfortunately the company is now adding a “digestion resistant” version…
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Are you following me?
On Facebook, I mean. If not, check out my page at Happier Bellies, Healthier Lives. I post news articles about gastroparesis treatments and patients, as well as inspirational quotes and random thoughts that don’t merit an entire blog post. It’s also a great way to interact with other GPers and ask/answer questions. As the title…
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March Newsletter: Sleep & Digestion
What an exciting month March is shaping up to be! On the first, I sent out the very first issue of my digestive wellness e-newsletter, Happier Bellies ~ Healthier Lives. This month we discussed the relationship between sleep and digestion. I also provided five digestion-focused suggestions for improving your sleep. If you missed this…
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