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Living With IBS: 6 Helpful Tips
By Dr. Said Nabhan - If you want to know what it’s like to live with irritable bowel syndrome, here is an example. You’re just finishing up lunch with some [...]
6 Treatments for GERD When Medication Isn’t Enough
By Dr. Harold Loewenstine - Most people have had that “heart in the throat” feeling, but did you know that a small percentage of the population also experiences, literally, stomach [...]
Burping, Bloating, Blood – When to See a Gastroenterologist
By Dr. Mark Manegold - Everybody burps. Everybody bloats. But if you or someone you know does so chronically, then it’s no longer an every-body issue. Persistent bloating, burping, trouble [...]
Celiac, Sensitivity, or Allergy? Digesting How Wheat Affects Us
By Dr. Harold Loewenstine - If you think you are suffering the symptoms of celiac disease and have given all gluten the shaft, it may be time for a sensitivity [...]
4 Ways To Fill Up Your Water Intake
Call it a simple by-product of science, but what we take in as liquids determines what comes out as solids. That is why water is so important for the gastrointestinal [...]
A GI Gift for the Holidays: 5 Easy Ways Not to Overdo It
By Dr. Mark Manegold - Here’s one way to get to the other end of the holidays without your belly feeling bloated and overwhelmed: Think of your gastrointestinal system as [...]
Probiotic Gut Check: 3 Myths and 3 Facts
Four million people may not all be correct when it comes to probiotics, but at least they are cultured. Every year, an estimated 4 million people spend $40 billion on [...]
Food Getting Stuck? 5 Reasons to Take it Seriously
By Dr. David Hess - “Oh, it’s nothing,” many people may think when a bite of food gets stuck in their throats. But if food is sticking in there frequently, [...]
There’s Blood in My Stool. Should I Panic?
By Dr. Harold Loewenstine - Maybe it’s instinct. Maybe it’s something we learn as kids. Somehow, many people tend to glance at their bowel movements before pushing the flusher. And [...]
What is the Gut Microbiome and Why Does it Matter to Me?
Many people rely on their gut reactions when it comes to making important decisions. But when it comes to how certain foods and medicines react in our guts, a measure [...]
Is it GERD or Heartburn? 6 Signs and When to See a Doctor
By Dr. Said Nabhan - If your afternoons increasingly feel like a recurring series of “Revenge of the Lunch,” the cause might not be something that was inside the meal; [...]
Colonoscopy vs. Cologuard: The Differences
By Dr. Gregory Lam - Screening for colon cancer can be lifesaving, so getting yourself tested is important. However, patients should be aware there are big differences between a traditional [...]
Dispelling 5 Myths About Colonoscopy Preparation
By Dr. Mark Manegold - Each year, gastroenterologists in the U.S. perform nearly 20 million colonoscopies. Yet that number should be higher. An estimated 40% of people who should get [...]
