A Look at Carbohydrate Digestion

Carbohydrate Digestion:   Carbohydrates are in many foods that we eat. Ultimately, carbohydrates are broken down to glucose and used for energy that allows our body to function and for you to do all your daily activities. Let’s take a look at the different types of carbohydrates and how we digest and absorb them:   […]

Wellness Wednesday: What is IBD?

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – Over the past few years, doctors have noticed an increase in the number of pediatric patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD, which is a chronic disorder characterized by autoimmune-related inflammation of the lining of the digestive tract including the colon and intestines, and includes both Crohn’s Disease (CD) and Ulcerative Colitis (UC). The […]

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a type of “dysautonomia”, a disorder involving a person’s autonomic nervous system. Your autonomic nervous system is responsible for regulating the automatic functions of your body, actions that your body performs without you thinking of it. This includes breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and several other vital functions […]

Wellness Wednesday: How GI for Kids can help you

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — In this ‘Wellness Wednesday,’ we introduce you to Dr. Youhanna Al-Tawil​​​​​​​​, Medical Director and Pediatric Gastroenterologist at GI for Kids. GI for Kids is the only freestanding independent pediatric GI facility in the area, offering an Infusion Center, Ultrasound, X-ray, Food Allergy Testing, Lab, Nutritional Counseling, Clinical Trials and Behavioral Counseling. The facility also […]

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY: Constipation Clinic at GI for Kids

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – This week in Wellness Wesnesday, our friends at GI for Kids in Knoxville are helping us talk about a common problem for children -constipation. They’re telling is all about the Constipation Clinic and why it’s such a good resource for parents.

Wellness Wednesday: Protecting your child’s liver

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — In this ‘Wellness Wednesday,’ we are back at GI for Kids, discussing what parents need to know about protecting their child’s liver, specifically from fatty liver disease.

Correlation Between Vaping and GI symptoms

Vaping has been an increasingly popular habit over the last 10-15 years, initially being advertised as a “healthy” alternative to smoking but now seen as something distinct from other tobacco/nicotine containing products. The popularity has especially surged amongst young people, primarily college aged students but also as young as high school and even middle school […]

Wellness Wednesday: Gluten Free Diets for children

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — If your child has a gluten allergy, it can be difficult navigating their diet. In this “Wellness Wednesday,” Madden Wilson, a dietician at a GI for kids walks us through what you need to know about gluten free diets for your kids. She also discussed the many resources offered at GI for kids […]

Lactose Intolerance on Living East Tennessee (WATE)

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