"It's mid-November, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which is great news for our taste buds. But the holiday season may also bring stress that can be hard on our stomachs, causing issues such as bloating, heartburn, or just general feelings of discomfort. On supporting science journalism If you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today."
"So I have trained in health psychology; that's always what my background was. But for almost the last decade I've been working in gastroenterology, working with people to help improve symptomsso digestive symptomsand improve coping with chronic digestive illness. And I was interested in it because, number one, there's just a huge need. And number two, because our treatments really work, and so you can see people really improving and getting better over time, which is really gratifying."
Holiday-related stress can trigger digestive problems such as bloating, heartburn, and general stomach discomfort. Gut health depends on multiple factors beyond diet, including psychological stress and coping mechanisms. Training in health psychology informs approaches that address both symptoms and coping with chronic digestive illness. Gastroenterology treatments combined with behavioral strategies can produce measurable patient improvement over time. There is substantial patient need for effective interventions that target physical and psychological contributors to gut disorders. Recognizing non-dietary drivers of symptoms can broaden treatment options and improve quality of life for people with digestive conditions.
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