An ingestible device that treats conditions with electrical impulses may soon help treat a number of gastrointestinal conditions without the need for potentially hazardous medications or surgical procedures. The ingestible electrode capsule works by stimulating the production of a hormone called Ghrelin. Ghrelin is the hormone that regulates a person’s appetite, which in turn leads […]
What Are The Most Common Food Intolerances?
Food intolerance is a condition where your digestive system cannot normally process a specific food or substance. These substances can trigger inflammation or may not be able to be broken down as needed by the body, and that can lead to a host of uncomfortable symptoms including pain, bloating, gas, nausea, diarrhea and more. But […]
4 Common Endoscopic Procedures For Diagnosing Gastrointestinal Issues
Gastrointestinal specialists have a number of different diagnostic tools in their arsenal for figuring out exactly what’s going on inside your body. One tool that is especially useful during the diagnostic stage is an endoscope. An endoscope is a thin flexible tube with a camera attached to it that can be maneuvered to different locations […]
5 Gastrointestinal Conditions To Watch For As You Get Older
A number of health conditions become a little more common as we get older. We’re more likely to experience spinal disc issues or joint pain when we’re older, but there are also some gastrointestinal conditions that become more common in your 50s, 60s and beyond. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at five […]
How Sugar Impacts Your Gut Health
Like most things – chocolate and sugar are fine in moderation, but when they become staples of your diet, problems can occur. In this article, we’re going to take a closer look at how chocolate and sugar can affect your gut health, and to share some tips on how to ensure these substances help you […]
5 Ways To Support Your Gut Health This Christmas
The holiday season can be hard on your waistline and other areas of your body, like your gut. Carbohydrate-dense foods, sugary sweets and festive holiday cocktails can not only disrupt a diet, but it can throw off the delicate bacteria biome in your gut. When this happens, you can face a number of different gastrointestinal […]
5 New Year’s Resolutions To Improve Your Gut Health
As the calendar turns from December to January, many people make some New Year’s resolutions to work towards a better version of themselves in the new year. Health-related resolutions are the most common type of resolutions that are made (and broken!), but the specific type of these resolutions vary from person to person. Below, we’re […]
7 Natural Ways To Improve Your Digestion
A healthy digestive system is a crucial aspect of total body health, but it’s not always obvious what you can do to improve your digestive system. Taking a probiotic is a step in the right direction, but there are also some natural things you can do to improve your digestive health. In today’s blog, we […]
7 Tips To Improve Your Gut Health From A Gastroenterologist
The gastrointestinal system is something that most people don’t pay much attention to unless there is a problem. But what if we told you that you could significantly reduce your risk of gastrointestinal issues just by making a few small changes to your daily life? It really is that easy to have great GI health. […]
