You’ve finally gone to a gastroenterologist about your heartburn, or ulcers, or a general feeling that something is not quite right with your stomach. In order to get a look at what’s going on, your GI doctor wants to perform…
If you have a digestive disorder, it can feel isolating. Did you know that between 60 and 70 million people have a digestive disease? Here are some of the most common digestive conditions, and I’ll bet you’ve experienced at least…
You’ve heard dozens of digestive health myths throughout your life. They are commonly known, and often repeated, health “facts” that may or may not be true. How can you know what’s real and what isn’t? Here are 5 common digestive…
If you’re like most Americans, you’ve probably already abandoned your New Year’s resolution. Don’t be so hasty! Focusing on your gut health can help you to achieve some of the most common resolutions, whether your goal is to improve your…
When you think about winter, you most likely picture curling up in plush blankets by the fire with a cup of hot cocoa and a plate of buttery cookies. In reality, decreased activity in cold weather + comforting calorie bombs…
With all of the celebrations and seasonal parties on the schedule, it’s all too easy to overdo it during the holidays. The holiday season is a potential minefield for those trying to avoid a digestive upset. Most people throw their…
The entire point of Thanksgiving is to celebrate a meal with friends and family once a year, so it’s really easy to over-indulge. In fact, we’ve probably all experienced that miserable way-too-full feeling after the meal when you ask everyone…
What exactly is a plant-based diet, anyway? Is that the same as a vegetarian diet? Or a vegan diet? You probably don’t know the difference unless you follow one of these diets yourself or have a friend or family member…
What Is Lynch Syndrome? Lynch syndrome, sometimes called HNPCC (hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer), is a genetic disorder that increases your risk of developing colon cancer and several other types of cancers. While there are several genetic disorders that can increase…
Are you 45 or older? Do you have a family history of colon cancer or any of its potential symptoms? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, then you should be getting a colon cancer screening arranged…
