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Podcast: The Gastro Girl Podcast
Episode: Beyond Medications: Complementary Therapies for Managing IBS-C
Description: 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