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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

COVID-19 and IBD: School, Work, and Vaccines

Presented by David T. Rubin, MD

September 2020

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-Healthy Recipe: Miso Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Gut-Healthy Recipe: Miso Roasted Sweet Potatoes

This recipe features Okinawa or purple sweet potatoes, along with more familiar orange sweet potatoes, in a medley that is delicious on a bed of rice or as an accompaniment to grilled or baked chicken or fish.