Taking care of your health is important at all ages, but it’s especially important as we get older because the risks of conditions like cancer and heart disease increases along with our age. Screening tests have played a crucial role in the last few decades of helping to reduce mortality rates associated with certain health […]
Are My Digestive Issues Caused By A Gluten Allergy?
Our understanding of gluten and how our bodies process this group of proteins has grown exponentially in just the last decade, and we’ve become much more aware that gluten allergies and sensitivities can affect our digestive and immune systems. If you’ve been feeling lethargic after eating certain meals or you’re dealing with symptoms like bloating, […]
7 Tips For Managing Acid Reflux Without Surgery
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 […]