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...restore a healthy gut Decrease the incidence of diarrhea, constipation, vomiting and gas The Difference Between Prebiotics & Probiotics: Many people are confused about the difference between prebiotics and probiotics. Probiotics are live strains of beneficial bacteria that increase the number of beneficial bacteria in our guts when we consume them. Prebiotics, on the other hand, are a special type of fiber that support the growth of the beneficial bacteria already present in our guts....

...diapers. “Physically, Bella was weak. She was in extreme pain due to the gas and irritation and bleeding in her intestines,” says Allison.   Nutritional Management and Outcome When Isabella was six weeks old, Allison took her to a GI specialist who immediately diagnosed her with a milk and soy protein intolerance and reflux. The doctor switched her to Alimentum, a hydrolysate formula with partially broken down proteins. After two weeks on the new formula,...

...and possibly oats. It is also in many other foods consumed daily, such as cereal, breads and pasta. Depending on the severity of the intolerance to gluten, different side effects may occur. They may be limited to GI discomfort, such as diarrhea, gas and bloating. A more severe intolerance would be classified as celiac disease (CD), a lifelong digestive disorder that causes damage to the small intestine and prevents absorption. Gluten-Free Diets If you or...

...Patient History: From the time Aidan was born, mealtimes made him extremely uncomfortable. “He got worse as he got older and we could not pinpoint what was causing the issues,” says his mother Laura. Aidan was unusually gassy and he experienced painful eczema on his face. His extreme fussiness was hard on the entire family. Nutritional Management and Outcome: Laura and Brett felt like they were constantly at the pediatrician’s office, who insisted that...

...measures to boost his weight, Parker started having gastrointestinal problems, with infrequent bowel movements and severe discomfort. “He would go 4-5 days without a stool and be in extreme pain. Nothing helped, and his weight gain was very slow,” says Cat. “He went 12 days without a stool, and was admitted to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin for several days.” Nutritional Management and Outcome: When he was 8 weeks old, doctors suspected Parker was suffering from...

** THIS BLOG POST HAS BEEN DEPRECATED, NEW CMA BLOG POST IS UP: 8 SIGNS OF CMA** With the rise in food allergies among children, it is increasingly important for parents and caregivers to recognize the signs and symptoms of food allergies. Among foods that are common allergens, cow milk allergy (CMA) remains the most prevalent in infants and children. In the following video, “8 Signs of a Cow Milk Allergy,” our nutrition...