Understanding Digestive Health And Evidence-Based Treatment

Introduction The field of gastroenterology, which deals with disorders of the digestive system, has witnessed significant developments in recent years. The understanding of the intricate mechanisms of digestion and the impact of the gut microbiome on overall health has grown exponentially. As a result, there is a shift towards more holistic and evidence-based approaches to digestive health ... Introduction The field of gastroenterology, which deals with disorders of the digestive system, has witnessed significant developments in recent years. The understanding of the intricate mechanisms of digestion and the impact of the gut microbiome on overall health has grown exponentially. As a result, there is a shift towards more holistic and evidence-based approaches to digestive health ... Introduction The field of gastroenterology, which deals with disorders of the digestive system, has witnessed significant developments in recent years. The understanding of the intricate mechanisms of digestion and the impact of the gut microbiome on overall health has grown exponentially. As a result, there is a shift towards more holistic and evidence-based approaches to digestivehealth ... This special issue of Gastroenterology Report is directed at “Evidence-based management of gastrointestinal (GI) diseases”. Gastroenterologists are now using a range of diagnostic tests and therapies that were largely unavailable twenty years ago. Ours is a fast-moving field, with innovations being developed at a rapid pace. Apr 29, 2025 · We can apply evidence-based psychological interventions to help improve patients’ physical symptoms. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and “gut-directed relaxation,” including mindfulness and deep breathing, can help alleviate GI pain or bathroom urgency, both of which are linked to anxiety. Jul 2, 2025 · In this Special Health Report, Harvard Medical School doctors share a six-step program that can yield important and lasting results.