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A Podcast From the GI Research Foundation
Visceral: Listen to Your Gut features the latest research updates and treatment options on specific digestive diseases. Episodes are presented by the physician-scientists and experts at the University of Chicago and feature compelling patient stories.
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Yoga, Breathing, and Meditation
Yoga, breathing, and meditation practices designed by experienced yoga teacher, Gina Norman of Kaia Yoga, and an IBD patient-physician, to complement your medical treatment and inspire you to continue exploring the exercises in your local community classes.
Viloma Breathing
Mindfulness Meditation
Symptom Relief Meditation
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Breathing for Pain Relief
“As an IBD patient and a physician, my first yoga classes were daunting, and I was skeptical that yoga and meditation could help me. Thankfully, I persisted, and I continue to benefit and grow from my yoga practice with every class that I attend. I wanted to introduce this therapy to other IBD patients. Together with my doctor and GIRF, we created a safe way for all types of IBD patients to explore and enjoy the benefits of yoga and meditation. The program is intended to complement your medical treatment and to inspire you to further explore yoga and meditation in classes in your local community.”
Biana Lanson, MD
Educational Webinars
Gut Instinct Educational Webinars feature the latest research updates and treatment options from the physician-scientists at the University of Chicago Medicine Digestive Diseases Center. If you are interested in learning more about an upcoming webinar or sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at (312) 332-1350.
Special Topics in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Presented by Alyse Bedell, PhD, Sushila Dalal, MD, and Joel Pekow, MD
May 2021
Understanding IBD: Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Presented by Russell D. Cohen, MD
February 2021
Gut-Friendly Recipes
Yoga, breathing, and meditation practices designed by experienced yoga teacher, Gina Norman of Kaia Yoga, and an IBD patient-physician, to complement your medical treatment and inspire you to continue exploring the exercises in your local community classes.
Gut-Friendly Recipe: Midwinter Soup
“When patients with active inflammatory bowel disease start eliminating food, fiber is the first thing that they tend to restrict.” Says Courtney Schuchmann, registered dietitian at the University of Chicago Medicine Digestive Diseases Center. “But many studies show that the fiber-rich fruits and vegetables are also the most beneficial for minimizing inflammation.”
While some patients with strictures (narrowing of parts of the digestive system due to scar tissue and inflammation) must monitor their diet to avoid bowel obstruction, Ms. Schuchmann generally recommends a diet rich in dietary fiber, even for patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Gut-Friendly Recipe: Pureed Parsnips with Olive Oil and Fresh Herbs
Many parsnip recipes call for a great deal of rich butter and heavy cream… delicious, but also sometimes complicated for people with digestive diseases or other health concerns. In this recipe, you roast the parsnips before pureeing, which helps their unique flavor shine, and then add vegetable or chicken stock to create the classic velvety smooth texture. Finishing the dish with a drizzle of olive oil and a handful of chopped fresh herbs helps make this simple dish special-occasion-worthy, while also being easier to digest and gluten-free.
Gut-Healthy Recipe: Weeknight Ramp and Wonton Soup
Foraged or found at farmers’ markets, ramps (also known as wild leeks or onions) offer a mild onion and garlic flavor and beautiful deep green hue, showing off the first colors of the spring season. A gluten-free recipe, this meal is a great choice for those with Celiac disease. As a plant-based, lower-calorie, low fat main course, it can also support many other healthy lifestyle goals.