A word from digestive health specialists
Hemorrhoids: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Hemorrhoids are swollen or enlarged veins in the lower rectum. Most commonly, patients with hemorrhoids can experience rectal bleeding, itching, and/or rectal pain. You may have some discomfort in the rectum, and feel a “bulge” outside of your anus if...
Tis the season for family, festivity and food — lots and lots of food!
Tis the season for family, festivity and food- lots and lots of food! So how can you maintain good digestive health this holiday season, when everyone around you seems to be splurging? Heartburn, constipation, indigestion and diarrhea are common as...
Gluten Sensitivity vs Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is most commonly confused with gluten intolerance. As Shakespeare might say, “What’s in a name?” Well, it turns out that they are two very different things. So, let’s go over a few things and see why it is...
Girls Just Want to Have Fun…And Good Health! A Woman’s Perspective on GI Health
Girls just want to have fun… and good health! The famous words of Cyndi Lauper, still cover our radio stations today! Those are lyrics that most anyone can sing to you. Unfortunately, for most women, our GI health rarely reflect...Seeing Red?
Let’s get a little personal, shall we? We all eat, drink and then digest. What we put in our bodies has to come out. We all go to the restroom and have bowel movements. It’s normal. It’s a part of...
Know the Facts about Colorectal Cancer Screening & Testing Options
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined in the United States. However, when colorectal cancer is found and treated early, there is a 90% survival rate. Unfortunately, one in three American adults...How to Boost Digestion in the Summer Heat!
During these hot, lazy days of summer, you may find yourself moving slowly and feeling sleepy all the time. There is in fact an inverse relationship between the temperature outside and the temperature in your body. In summer, your balance...
