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September 4, 2025 36 mins

Living with IBS-C often requires more than just medications. In this episode, host Jacqueline Gaulin is joined by Dr. Kumkum Patel, a board-certified gastroenterologist in Newport Beach, CA, who specializes in treating IBS patients (find her at kumkumpatelmd.com or @dr.gut_motility). Together, they explore how to integrate complementary therapies into your care plan to help you feel and function better.

You'll learn:

  • How nutrition can support IBS-C management—and where to start

  • Why stress can make symptoms worse

  • What emerging research says about the gut microbiome and probiotics

  • How to figure out which therapies are right for you

  • Why shared-decision making with your healthcare provider is key

This episode is made possible with support from Ardelyx.

 

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