Jill E. Elwing, MD graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia Medical School and completed her Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology training at Washington University in St. Louis.  She is in clinical practice as a gastroenterologist with an academic appointment at Washington University as an Associate Professor of Medicine. She has been named as a Top Doctor® in Gastroenterology. Her interests focus on functional bowel disorders (disorders of gut-brain interaction) clinically and from a research perspective over the past two decades. Dr. Elwing is also a leader in colorectal cancer prevention research and serves as an authority in nutrition support at her hospital. Dr. Elwing works with a variety of patients, from inflammatory bowel to functional bowel disease, employing conventional and alternative therapies through participation in a whole health program, offering comprehensive symptom management including acupuncture, mindfulness, functional nutrition, yoga, and healing touch. Current research efforts include treatment of functional disorders through the use of Eastern non-traditional approaches, colorectal cancer risk factors and prevention, and liver impacts of metabolic syndrome.  During their time in training Drs. Sayuk and Elwing collaborated through their research focused on functional GI disease. Since then, Drs. Elwing and Sayuk have collaborated in many clinical and research initiatives with an effort to improve the lives of patients with GI disorders.  Natural and alternative medicines are an essential part of her treatment recommendations, and she implements whole health approaches to achieving wellness for herself, her family, and her patients. Dr. Elwing grew up on a farm and continues to be an avid gardener, and proponent sustainable agriculture. High-quality, laboratory-tested supplements and non-processed nutrient-dense food, yoga, and meditation have all been cornerstones to her personal wellness program. She hopes that Simplemynt can provide a similar pathway to success for you.