The Gut Health Blog

 As a gastroenterologist who studies how diet affects gut health, I often talk about the advantages of organic food. Many people wonder if what we eat and whether choosing organic is...

 As a gastroenterologist, I want to stress that health is more than what you eat. In addition to eating well, a healthy lifestyle is resting enough, being in touch with your body, and...

 As a gastroenterologist, it is not uncommon to receive a puzzled look from patients when they learn that there is a connection between your oral health and your gut microbiome.

The Menace of...

Recently, there's been an increasing number of referrals for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, or NAFLD. This is a condition where fat accumulates in the liver, leading to many problems. I want to...

In my years as a gastroenterologist, I've immersed myself in the intricate world of the human digestive system. This journey has led me to a deep understanding of the gut-brain axis. It is a...

As a medical practitioner and obesity medicine specialist, I help many individuals along their weight loss journey. Successful weight loss goes far beyond diet and exercise. I firmly...

As an obesity medicine specialist, I see the impact of obesity on my patients' daily lives. It's not about the numbers on the scale or the pursuit of an ideal body image. It's about something far...

Beginning a weight loss journey can often feel like navigating a complex maze. As an obesity medicine specialist, trust me, I know! The large amount of diets, pills (hello Ozempic!), and...

IBD stands for inflammatory bowel disease. It's a conditions that impacts a lot of people all over the world. It's a chronic condition. It's pretty complex and causes severe inflammation of the...

Celiac disease, a type of autoimmune disorder, is on the rise globally, with approximately 1% of the population affected worldwide. In celiac disease, the immune system reacts adversely to gluten....

If you're struggling with weight loss, you're not alone. In fact, more than one-third of American adults are obese. While diet and exercise are the first-line treatment for weight loss, many people...

A Delicious and Gut-Friendly Vegan Lunch Bowl 

Finding a tasty and nutritious lunch option that is also gut-friendly can sometimes be a challenge, especially for vegans. But fear not! We have...