Colonoscopy is a procedure that improves the detection of colorectal cancer. On this procedure you are asked to have clear liquid diet the day before and to drink a solution that will clean your colon. This solution is safe and used on patients with kidney or heart conditions. If you are diabetic you can avoidRead More
Dear Dr. Alayo: I really enjoy reading your blog posts! I am seeing the word microbiome in the media more and more. Can you tell me what it means and how it affects my health? Anonymous This is an excellent question and yes, more and more attention is being paid to the microbiome and theRead More
There are many uses to apple cider vinegar ranging from improving your hair to treating fungus. But did you know that a Japanese study found out that subjects that consumed 15-30 ml daily of vinegar showed greater weight loss around the abdomen area, lower triglycerides levels and even a smaller waist than their counterparts whoRead More
Dealing with the Giraffe on the Tennis Court If you suffer from the symptoms or IBS or any other digestive you know that the disease can take center stage in your relationship. Coping with flare-ups or even the anticipation of a flare-up of your symptoms can cause stress and anxiety and can have a negativeRead More
Have you noticed that when you are tired you tend to eat more? If you are trying to lose weight make sure you get enough hours of sleep at night. The truth is that lack of sleep can alter your hormonal balance increasing your appetite making you eat bigger portions of foods and snacking more that translateRead More
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5 Proven Things You Can Do Now to Improve Your GI Symptoms According to the National Institute of Health between 60-70 million Americans suffer from an array of digestive disorders. In 2018 alone healthcare expenditures for digestive disorders exceeded 136 billion dollars. The cost of treating digestive disorders in the United States now exceeds theRead More
Dear Dr. Alayo: I am a 37 year old female with IBS. I take medication and try as best I can to avoid foods that cause my symptoms to flare up. I have heard that stress can also make my IBS worse. I am married, work part-time and care for my two small children. AreRead More
Yoga and Meditation Can Ease the Symptoms of Digestive Disorders If you are suffering from an intestinal disorder, you are not alone. Experts estimate that between 60-70 millions Americans suffer from some form of digestive disorder. One survey suggests that 74% of Americans live with “digestive discomfort.” What exactly is going on here? Your gutRead More