Partha Nandi MD, FACP
Partha Nandi MD, FACP
We’ve probably all heard the medical acronym GERD, but how many know it? GERD stands for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. It frequently occurs when acid and other stomach contents regurgitate into the esophagus. It irritates the esophageal lining. The difference between GERD and heartburn mainly lies in the frequency in which it occurs. GERD is chronic and…
What Is the Ketogenic Diet? The Ketogenic Diet is a diet that uses ketosis to help people lose weight. Ketosis happens when your body begins to break down stored fats, instead of carbohydrates, for energy. However, this can only occur when the dieter consumes less than 50 grams of carbohydrates daily for at least 2-4 days. A ketogenic…
Initially found in Central America, lima beans are now grown worldwide. They can either be produced as the bush variety or the vine variety. On average, the bush variety is the one that yields tiny seeds. These legumes are often referred to as sieve or baby lima. Sometimes, they are also called butter beans. This…
Tomatoes and Olive Oil have been a longtime classic combination on the dinner table, but did you know that having the two together kicks up the health benefits of the tomato? Dr. Nandi’s Power Pairings are foods that, when combined, unlock additional health benefits so you can get the most health benefits out of your…
It sounds too good to be true, but these two healthy whole foods are POWERED UP when eaten together. Power Pairings are foods that, when combined, unlock additional health benefits so you can get the most nutritional bang for your buck. Quercetin, which is an anti-inflammatory flavonoid, is found in apples. Studies have found that…
GERD, also known as acid reflux, has many uncomfortable symptoms like heartburn and difficulty swallowing. Currently, it is a condition that many Americans suffer from daily. But can GERD lead to cancer? Today, I want to discuss what is GERD and esophageal cancer, what the symptoms are, how it’s diagnosed, how to treat them, and…
Have you ever been lying in bed, comfortable, warm, and ready to fall asleep, when suddenly, you felt the acidic burn of your stomach contents in your throat? If you have ever felt this, you probably suffer from acid reflux, which experts have described as stomach acid bubbling up into your esophagus and throat. It…
When people find out I’m a gastroenterologist, the primary response I get is, “A gastro-what?”. Although it’s a typical specialty, not many people outside of the medical field are familiar with it. Here is the basic rundown. What Is Gastroenterology? Gastroenterology is a study focusing specifically on the digestive system or the gastrointestinal (GI) tract….
Small Intestinal Bacteria Overgrowth (SIBO) is defined as excessive bacteria in the small intestine that leads to an array of uncomfortable symptoms, including gas, bloating, pain, and fatigue. I want to discuss SIBO in depth so you can have a greater understanding of the disease, how it affects the body, what you can do to…
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