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.
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…
Broccoli has been a part of the European and Mediterranean diet since the 6th Century BC. It didn’t make a significant appearance in the Americas until the early 20th century. Today, the largest cultivator of broccoli in the world is now China, followed by India. Broccoli has become a very common food all over the…
Eggplant, or aubergine, is a species of nightshade grown for its fruit. It is related to the tomato and the potato. It was first made into food by humans from wild nightshade species, thorn species, or bitter apple species. Although many people consider eggplants to be vegetables, they are fruits, as they contain edible seeds…
Colon cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the US. It is a serious disease in which cancer cells form in the colon and/or rectum. Men and women of all races and ethnicities are at risk for this disease. Each year, nearly 60,000 people are expected to die from colon cancer. (1, 2,…
Heading to the doctor? Here is a Physicians Checklist for Colon Cancer. Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is one of the most prevalent cancers today. It accounts for 15% of all cancer cases in the US and 1 in 20 Americans will develop it at one point in their lives. Colon cancer develops…
Heading to the Doctor? Here is a Doctor Checklist for the Flu. Flu got you down? You’ve come to the right place. In this post I will give you my top recommendations for recovery, as well as tips to prevent yourself from getting the flu or a cold in the future! Getting the flu can…
Did you know that 1 in 10 adults over the age of 20 have type 2 diabetes? With 1.4 million new cases diagnosed in every year, chances are you know someone who is suffering from this condition. Perhaps you are among the 29.1 million people in the US who have diabetes. What is Type 2…
Graves’ Disease is the most common form of hyperthyroidism in the United States. According to statistics, about one in 200 people have this disease, and it is most common among women under 40 years of age. I have many patients with Graves’ disease in my practice and am passionate about spreading awareness and understanding of…
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