TRANSFORM YOUR BODY TODAY: DISCOVER WEIGHT LOSS MEDICATIONS AT ALL OUR LOCATIONS Digestive and Liver Health Specialists is delighted to provide safe and cost-effective weight loss solutions to our patients. We know starting on a weight loss journey can be challenging, which is why we now offer Wegovy and Ozempic, two popular brand name medications […]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a frequently diagnosed condition affecting multiple parts of the digestive tract and overall gastrointestinal system. Here we explore what happens during an episode and how best to manage its symptoms effectively. What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? Irritable bowel syndrome, more commonly referred to as IBS, is a disorder affecting
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a guide for maintaining a healthier liver At Digestive and Liver Health Specialists, our aim is to provide you with accurate information regarding various gastroenterological conditions. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at fatty liver disease; a condition which affects liver cells that can be managed with lifestyle modifications. What is fatty liver
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A GUIDE FOR LIVING A GLUTEN-FREE LIFESTYLE Digestive and Liver Health Specialists strives to provide our patients with comprehensive knowledge about gastroenterology conditions. In this post, we will focus on celiac disease – a digestive condition affecting the small intestine that requires dietary changes for maintaining health. Let’s dive in and gain more insight into
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Polyps are small growths of cells within the colon lining that resemble small mushrooms or domes in shape and size. Though not all colon polyps lead to cancer, larger polyps have an increased chance of becoming cancerous over time. Benign polyps can be adenomatous or serrated and can become cancerous over time. These polyps can
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Gastroparesis is a condition in which the stomach empties slower than usual. In delayed stomach emptying, you may feel sick, have abdominal pain, vomit, and feel full even after taking a small amount of food.1 Slowing the digestive process makes it difficult to get enough essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and calories. Gastroparesis can be
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A low FODMAP diet is a dietary approach that helps to reduce the intake of certain types of carbohydrates that can cause digestive symptoms in some people. FODMAP stands for “Fermentable Oligo-, Di-, Mono-saccharides And Polyols,” which are types of short-chain carbohydrates that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine and can cause symptoms such
A gluten-free diet can be any diet plan that excludes foods that contain gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and other grains that may trigger an unwanted response in the body.1 A gluten-free diet is important for people suffering from gluten-allergy and celiac disease, a medical condition that causes intestinal damage when
The Mediterranean diet consists of food eaten by people in countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, including Greece, Spain, France, and Italy.1 The Mediterranean diet is considered a heart-friendly diet by many nutritionists and physicians. Historically, people living in the Mediterranean region were very healthy, had much lower heart disease rates, and had high adult life
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Dietary fiber is that part of a plant that is indigestible. Dietary fiber includes cellulose, hemicellulose, pectin, gums, polysaccharides, and lignin. It is not easily digestible by the human body, therefore, it is responsible for both the normal functioning of and for a variety of disorders of the large intestine or colon.1 There are certain
