If you’re dealing with acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease, every meal can be a battle. Not only can regurgitated stomach acid be uncomfortable, it can actually be damaging to your esophageal canal and increase your risk of cancer, so it’s not something that should be ignored. Surgery can often help manually strengthen your esophageal […]
Why am I Constipated? A Few Potential Causes
Constipation can be painful, frustrating, and embarrassing. Most cases of constipation are acute and only last for a day or two. Typically, no action is needed in these cases. But when constipation becomes chronic, there may be a more serious underlying cause. In this article, we are going to run through a few potential causes […]
3 Tips for a Healthy, Happy Colon
Many people don’t think about their colon health until something goes wrong. But there are steps you can take to keep your colon (and the rest of your body) healthy. In this article, we are going to discuss a few tips for keeping your colon happy and healthy. Three tips for keeping your colon healthy […]
Is a Screening Colonoscopy Worth it?
Many patients have been told that they should get a screening colonoscopy at a certain age, but some wonder whether the procedure is worth the effort. The fact is that screening colonoscopies are not just worth it – they can be life-saving. In this article, we are going to explain why it’s worth it to get regular […]
Warning Signs of a Pancreas Issue
The pancreas performs many essential functions that help the body absorb essential nutrients. When the pancreas breaks down, many issues can arise. In this article, we are going to discuss a few of the warning signs that you may be experiencing an issue with your pancreas. Unexpected Weight Loss If you’re losing a surprising amount […]
Five Ways to Decrease Your Sugar Intake
In 2016, the U.S. Surgeon General recommended that Americans cut down on their sugar intake. The average American consumes 47 pounds of added sugars per year!! Not only do added sugars contribute to weight gain and make weight maintenance difficult or impossible, research shows that added sugars also: Impair memory Increase risk of heart disease […]
Obesity is the 2nd Leading Cause of Preventable Death in America
Did you know that obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death in America, second only to smoking? Obesity contributes to as many as 365,000 deaths in the United States each year. Obese individuals have an overall mortality rate almost twice that of normal-weight individuals. Obesity reduces life expectancy by as much as 10-20 […]
8 Tips to Stay Healthy Over the Holidays
“It’s beginning to look (and taste, and smell, and feel) a lot like Christmas!” It’s that time of year when we tend to eat too much, drink too much, sit too much and stress too much. But, if we plan ahead and stay conscious of our actions, we can be healthy throughout the holidays. Below […]
A Warm and Comfortable Colonoscopy Experience
It’s that time of year. The holidays are coming and there’s a cold bite in the air. Nothing sounds better than staying inside with a cozy blanket, fuzzy slippers, a warm cup of coffee or cocoa and a good book or an old movie by the fireplace. It’s that time of year that life outside […]