The Gut-Healthy Diet: Optimizing Digestion Through Food
I'm often asked what diet is best for gut health. The truth is, there is no one-size-fits-all approach.
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Nov 1, 20233 min read
Probiotics and Digestive Health: Insights from an Allen Gastroenterologist
Research has shown that probiotics, such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains, can effectively alleviate symptoms of diarrhea and pr
Oct 29, 20234 min read
The Best Foods for Diarrhea Recovery: Exploring the BRAT Diet and Probiotics
Dealing with diarrhea can be uncomfortable and disruptive to daily life. It's important to understand the impact of diarrhea on digestive he
Oct 3, 20234 min read
Navigating Chronic Diarrhea: Expert Insights from Plano Gastroenterologists
Chronic diarrhea, defined as loose, watery stools persisting for over 4 weeks, can greatly disrupt one's daily life.
Aug 13, 20234 min read
The Gut-Brain Axis: How Stress Affects Digestive Health
The brain and the gut have a very intimate relationship known as the gut-brain axis. When we experience chronic stress or difficult emotions
Jul 28, 20233 min read
The Prescription Puzzle: Unraveling the Medication Maze in Gastroenterology
I am thrilled to shed light on why doctors often choose specific medications over others during the course of treatment.
Jul 15, 20233 min read
The Superheroes in Our Gut: How Fecal Microbiota Spores Help Fight Clostridium Difficile Infections
Today, we're going to explore the incredible world of our gut and the tiny creatures that live within us.
Jun 11, 20233 min read
Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) are two chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) that can cause a wide range of symptoms
May 23, 20233 min read
5 Signs That You Should Be Seeing a Gastroenterologist
The digestive system is one of the most important systems in the human body. It is responsible for breaking down food into nutrients that th
May 6, 20234 min read
Game of Thrones: Fighting Against Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a disorder that affects the gastrointestinal tract (GI) and overall digestive health. IBD is an umbrella
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