As it turns out, there’s more to being “hangry” than a missed meal. In fact, there’s an armful of research that points to a very real mind-gut connection, which links our brains to trillions of bacteria in our guts.   A web search of “mind-gut connection” reveals a plethora of books on Amazon, topical articles –...Read More

Any hour, day or night, you can turn to a magazine, online article or book and receive advice about nutrition. Is the information that you hear completely accurate? Who has placed the article? What are their intentions? We hear so much conflicting information that we want to help you set the record straight. This article...Read More

What is Celiac Disease? Celiac Disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the small intestine that interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. People with CD can’t tolerate gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. Gluten is found mainly in foods but may also be found in everyday products such as medicines,...Read More

IBS and IBD – What’s the difference between? We hear a lot about IBS and sometimes about IBD, so some people wonder, are these just different names for the same disorder?  While both affect the digestive tract, the answer is no and it helps to understand the differences: IBS is Irritable Bowel Syndrome It is...Read More

Premier Gastroenterologist Dr. Tamer Sargios discusses the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).  Read More

Colon Health is Whole Body Health Maintaining your body’s overall health through healthy eating is something you often hear about, but sometimes it’s hard to convert this knowledge into a positive lifestyle. This post is going to explore why this is essential and the many different ways your diet and food choices have a tremendous...Read More