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9 tips to make your colonoscopy experience easier

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Nov 7, 2024

Preparing for a colonoscopy can feel daunting, especially if it’s your first time. Whether you’ve just scheduled a colonoscopy or are thinking about it, knowing what to expect and how to prepare can make all the difference. Let’s break down everything...

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Celiac disease self-care: 11 tips to live well

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Oct 7, 2024

When it comes to celiac disease self-care, the first thing most people think of is avoiding gluten—and rightfully so. But while there are certain foods to avoid with celiac disease, it’s about so much more than that. Staying healthy and...

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4 things your poop is trying to tell you

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May 23, 2024

Bowel habits and the appearance of stool (the medical term for poop) vary dramatically from person to person. Much like the differences in our appearance, everyone's bowel habits are unique to their body. Diet, fluid intake, exercise and the makeup...

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Barrett's esophagus: Understanding the connection to GERD and preventing cancer

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Mar 14, 2024

Have you ever experienced an uncomfortable burning sensation in your chest after a hearty meal? Most of us have, but for some, it might be more than just heartburn. That persistent discomfort that you’re brushing off as indigestion could be...

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Unlocking the power of fermented foods for gut health

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Feb 27, 2024

In recent years, the spotlight on gut health has intensified, with increasing emphasis on the importance of maintaining a balanced and diverse gut microbiome. One of the key players in this realm is fermented foods. People often ask me how...

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What to eat, drink and do: 3 essential tips for colon health

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Dec 15, 2023

Digestive health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, and lifestyle factors, particularly diet and nutrition, play a central role in colon health. Your colon is a part of the large intestine that absorbs water and electrolytes from undigested food,...

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Eat this, not that, to avoid holiday heartburn

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Dec 5, 2023

The holiday season is a time for joy. However, for many people, it can also be a time for heartburn. Pie, gravy, potatoes, cookies — many of the foods traditionally served at holiday meals are also some of the hardest...

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Can stress cause stomach ulcers? Get the facts from a gastroenterologist

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Oct 10, 2023

If you’re one of the 4 million Americans who has experienced a stomach ulcer, you know how painful and disruptive they can be to your daily life. Many people believe that stress causes their ulcers, but this isn’t the case....

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Feeling the burn? Understanding heartburn, its triggers, symptoms and management

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Sep 13, 2023

Heartburn is a common digestive condition that many individuals experience at some point in their lifetime. Despite its name, heartburn does not actually involve the heart; it gets its name from the burning sensation felt in your chest. If you...

Do you have these 4 risk factors of gall bladder disease?

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Sep 11, 2023

The gallbladder is a small organ located just below the liver. Its primary function is to store and concentrate bile, a digestive fluid. When you eat or after a meal, bile is released into the intestine and the gallbladder squeezes...

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What a GI expert eats in a day to get her fill of fiber

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Jul 19, 2023

We’ve all heard the children’s song lyric, “Beans, beans, the magical fruit.” Although a silly playground tune, there’s more to the story. What is it that makes beans so magical? Fiber! It’s no secret that a balanced diet high in...

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Surviving diverticulitis: How a health scare transformed this CEO’s life

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Jun 23, 2023

Matt Sauri thought he was in perfect health. Matt, a sports enthusiast, had been injured in the past, but had always healed quickly. He also encouraged employees at his technology consulting firm to be active, providing an on-site gym, healthy...

GERD is more than heartburn: Key questions answered

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Nov 25, 2022

GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Typical symptoms are frequent heartburn, which is by far the most common complaint. Other symptoms include nausea, feeling of food or liquid coming up into one’s mouth, difficult or painful swallowing, pain in the...

Causes and symptoms of GERD

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Nov 24, 2022

More than 30 million Americans suffer from acid reflux monthly. According to a national study that followed more than 30,000 people for 11 years, symptoms of reflux and heartburn have nearly doubled in the last decade. It is important to...

18 signs and symptoms you might have celiac disease

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Oct 28, 2022

If you’re not familiar with celiac disease, it’s a genetic autoimmune condition that causes the immune system to damage the intestines when exposed to gluten. In some populations, up to 3 out of 100 will have the disease. In celiac disease,...

How to boost your gut and brain health (at the same time)

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Aug 29, 2022

We know that the brain plays a key role in all of our bodily functions—it’s the center of our intelligence and the controller of our movements and behaviors. But did you know that you have a “second brain?”That second brain...

IBS diet: Is low FODMAP the answer for you?

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Aug 25, 2022

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, plagues 5-10% of the global population, making it the most common gastrointestinal disorder in the world. IBS is characterized by bloating, gas, abdominal pain, irregular bowel movements, upper GI upset and many other symptoms.If you’re...

How to get rid of bloating fast

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Jul 7, 2022

We’ve all experienced bloating before. It’s uncomfortable, often embarrassing and sometimes painful. While the occasional bout of bloating after a large meal will usually pass quickly and resolve itself, constantly feeling like you’re bloated may not be normal.If you’re dealing...

Hyperthyroidism: Signs, symptoms, causes and more

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Jul 5, 2022

Your thyroid is a small but mighty hormone gland in your neck that plays a big role in your health. Hyperthyroidism, a type of thyroid disease also called overactive thyroid, occurs when your thyroid gland makes more hormones than your...

How to cope with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

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Jun 28, 2022

Are you constantly battling belly pain, constipation, diarrhea or all of the above? It could be irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).The good news is, digestive distress doesn’t have to control you. Let’s cover the basics of IBS—the most common reason people...