Ep 136: Preventing constipation in kids! With gastroenterologist Iris Wang MD, author of "Boo Can't Poo!"

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Episode 136 with Dr. Iris Wang, an assistant professor at Mayo Clinic and a general gastroenterologist and we are going to discuss her new children's book that teaches kids how to how to go to the bathroom.  Many adults deal with constipation that stemmed from childhood, and Dr Wang explains how we can prevent constipation in early childhood, without use of medication.  We discuss diet, water, exercise, probiotics, relaxation, and proper "sitting" positions to help make going to the bathroom easier!

Dr Wang is a general gastroenterologist, and her clinical focus includes, in addition to constipation, irritable bowel syndrome and other gastrointestinal disorders (see next episode!). Her new book is called “Boo Can’t Poo” and it is available for preorder and will be available June 18th. 

For more information about Author Xiao Jing "Iris" Wang:
Instagram: @mayoclinicpress

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