Health Benefits of Hemp Seeds
Hemp seeds are the seeds of the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. They originate from hemp plants, Cannabis sativa, which are from the same species as cannabis.
gut health
13 Foods To Avoid If You Have IBS
If you are suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome, there are several foods you should avoid eating until your gut is healed. You won’t have to avoid these foods forever, just as long as it takes to get your digestive system back in optimum condition. IBS is uncomfortable but can be controlled with proper treatment and lifestyle changes.
Study Links Childhood Gut Bacteria to Adult Behavior
My specialty as a doctor is gut health. I focus a large percentage of my time helping patients heal from gut-related disorders like Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Leaky Gut Syndrome, Celiac Disease, etc. Even if I take a patient who is not complaining of gut health problems necessarily, I still inquire about their digestive health and work to create a plan to optimize it.
Could Your Gut Be the Root of Your Depression?
As a practicing physician I work with hundreds of patients who suffer from depression. Depression is a rising problem across the globe, with over 350 million sufferers across the world and 16 million adult sufferers in the US alone.
Leaky Gut Syndrome: Signs, Causes, and Treatment
An underlying health condition known as leaky gut causes damage to your gastrointestinal tract, allowing toxins to enter your bloodstream. A leaky gut compromises your digestive system and overall health, leading to unpleasant symptoms such as pain, fatigue, digestive issues, brain fog, and other health complications, such as mental health conditions, autoimmune disease, inflamed bowels, and…
10 Ways To Improve Gut Health
As a gastroenterologist, I focus on lot on my patients digestive systems (aka their gut). The gut is as valuable to the body as the brain, the heart and any other vital organ or system. The state of the gut can affect one’s health and well-being dramatically, and yet it’s surprising how some people never really pay attention to it.
Chronic Inflammation: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Inflammation is your body’s natural defense system against harmful invaders. Acute inflammation is short-lived and essential for healing. Chronic inflammation, on the other hand, is a serious issue. It develops due to dietary and lifestyle choices, as well as environmental factors. It is a silent killer that contributes to most chronic diseases and it contributes to…
Could Your Gut Health Be the Reason You Can’t Sleep?
Gut health is connected to everything in your body; I remind my patients this often. According to new research, even your good night’s sleep may depend on your digestive health. You may blame stress, anxiety, memories popping up, depression, racing thoughts, adrenaline, loud neighbors, too much light, and lying awake at night. The truth is…
What is IBD? Symptoms, Causes, and Cure
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) affects approximately 1.6 million people across the United States, with up to 70,000 new cases diagnosed each year. (1) If you or someone you love is suffering from this condition, you know it can significantly diminish one’s quality of life. Because I have worked with hundreds of patients with IBD, I…
