Myth 1:Â You can not eat seeds, nuts, or food containing seeds and nuts Fact: While in the past they have said that seeds and nuts should not be a part of a diet for someone with diverticulosis, new studies have shown that is not the case! Nuts and seeds provide fiber which is importantRead More
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Read in English 🇺🇸 Una colonoscopĂa a tiempo puede ayudarte a prevenir el cáncer de colĂłn y mantenerte sano, conoce más consejos Hoy en dĂa, los casos de cáncer de colĂłn que se presentan tanto en hombres como en mujeres, han superado al cáncer de pulmĂłn y al cáncer de mama. Sin embargo, esteRead More
Read in Spanish A colonoscopy on time can help you prevent colon cancer and keep you healthy; learn more tips Today, cases of colon cancer –which occur both in men and women— have overtaken lung cancer and breast cancer.  However, this type of cancer, especially related to lifestyle and age, may be prevented if timelyRead More
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? It could be caused by vagus nerve and digestion. Vagus Nerve andRead More
How to Prepare for A Colonoscopy One important factor in having a quality colonoscopy is to practice good colonoscopy preparation. This is also the most difficult part of the procedure since it requires you to be on a clear liquid diet and to drink a laxative the day before of the procedure. What is ARead More
Acupuncture is one of the oldest medical treatments in the world and is used to re-establish balance in the body. It activates the body’s own innate healing response to help the body feel better and decrease symptoms, including digestive problems such as bloating and constipation. Modern research has shown that acupuncture helps increase blood circulation,Read More
A Colonoscopy is a procedure that improves the detection of colorectal and colon cancers. With a colonoscopy 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 areRead 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
Dealing with the Giraffe on the Tennis Court If you suffer from the symptoms or IBS or any other digestive issues 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 GI symptoms can cause stress and anxiety and can haveRead More
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 issues exceeded 136 billion dollars. The cost of treating digestive disorders in the United States now exceeds theRead More