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The Gastro Girl Podcast - Eating Disorders and Gastrointestinal Conditions, What You Need To Know
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Eating Disorders and Gastrointestinal Conditions, What You Need To Know

The Gastro Girl Podcast

02/16/21

26m

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National Eating Disorders Awareness Week is February 22-28, and our podcast is focused on eating disorders in the GI community.

Gastroenterologist, Dr. Monia Werlang, joins us to discuss eating disorders, GI diseases, elimination diets, common myths around eating disorders, treatments and more.

National Eating Disorders Helpline Information:

For 24/7 crisis support, text 'NEDA' to 741741

For all others, call the Toll-Free Phone Number: 1-800-931-2237. Helpline open Monday-Thursday 11AM-9PM ET & Friday 11AM-5PM.

Previous Episode

This is a special Foodie Find episode! If you have been prescribed the Low FODMAP diet, but you aren't sure what to make or how, we found an resource for you! It's a gourmet meal delivery system called Epicured. Richard Bennett, CEO and Melissa VP of Customer Experience discuss Epicured and how it is helping GI patients by providing gourmet Low FODMAP meals. Host, Jacqueline Gaulin, also speaks with Chef Daniel Chavez-Bello, the Culinary Director of Epicured to get a FODMAP food tip, and to hear his favorite dishes. Recipe for Garlic & Onion Infused Oil *Enter GASTROGIRL when you order with Epicured.com and get 20% off your order!

Next Episode

Our first guest, Heather Hampel, shares her inspiration for becoming a genetic counselor and explains some of the rare hereditary GI cancers. Heather explains Lynch Syndrome & AFAP, and shares why genetic testing is so important if you have a family history of colon cancer. Our second guest is Dan "Dry Dock" Shockley, who has AFAP (Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis). Dan discusses his patient journey, his mission of advocacy, and an upcoming surgery to continue the treatment of his disease.

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