National Gastroparesis Month: Why fat, dairy, and consistency matter Posted on August 14, 2017 | by Functional Developer | Leave a Comment on National Gastroparesis Month: Why fat, dairy, and consistency matter This month is Gastroparesis month and it is unfortunately, a poorly understood condition affecting hundreds of thousands of individuals each year. Sometimes the symptoms are episodic, but often they are chronic. Essentially there is a prolonged delay of gastric emptying and it results in a myriad of issues that range from GERD (gastro esophageal reflux disease) bloating, nausea, and vomiting to constipation and additional lower GI abnormalities that can all be significant complications. Continue reading →
A New Approach to Enteral Nutrition Support: Redefining true care, nutritional adequacy, and compatibility. Posted on August 1, 2017 | by Functional Developer | Leave a Comment on A New Approach to Enteral Nutrition Support: Redefining true care, nutritional adequacy, and compatibility. The critically and chronically ill patient typically has several biochemical processes that are severely compromised. These aberrant pathways are the target of pharmacological intervention and are typically the only dimension of patient care associated with the outcome. Supporting the patient’s most fundamental nutrition needs are equally important, yet this dimension of care receives very little attention. Continue reading →