Do you know that screening is the No. 1 way to prevent colorectal cancer (and colon cancer), the second deadliest cancer in men and women combined? It can also help detect cancer early, when it’s still highly treatable. Screening is important, safe, and saves lives! As a healthcare professional (gastroenterologist), I encourage you to takeRead More
WELLNESS
REVISION SOBRE PÉRDIDA DE PESO La cirugía bariátrica (de las palabras griegas “baros”, que significa “peso” y “iatrikos”, que significa “medicina”) es el término para una cirugía que se realiza para ayudarlo a perder peso. La cirugía bariátrica no se recomienda para todas las personas con sobrepeso u obesidad. Sin embargo, puede ser una opciónRead More
WEIGHT LOSS OVERVIEW Bariatric surgery (from the Greek words “baros,” meaning “weight,” and “iatrikos,” meaning “medicine”) is the term for a surgery that is done to help you lose weight. Bariatric surgery is not recommended for everyone who is overweight or obese. However, it may be an option if you are obese and have notRead More
The goal of dietary assessment is to identify appropriate and actionable areas of change in the patient’s diet and lifestyle and to improve patient health, wellbeing and offer weight loss tips, if necessary. Patients with complex dietary concerns, or chronic digestive issues, should receive a comprehensive assessment by a certified dietitian. A complete assessment willRead More
Behavioral-based treatment programs, as well as weight loss clinics, improve weight loss results and are associated with improvements in obesity-associated morbidity. The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that all adults with a body mass index (BMI) ≥30 be offered intensive, multicomponent, behavioral interventions to achieve and maintain weight loss. Behavior modification or behaviorRead More
Mito 1: No se pueden comer semillas, nueces ni alimentos que contengan semillas y nueces Realidad: Si bien en el pasado han dicho que las semillas y los frutos secos no deberían ser parte de la dieta de una persona con diverticulosis, u otros problemas digestivos (digestive issues) ¡nuevos estudios han demostrado que no esRead More
We at Gastro SB know that when it comes to your dietary health and nutrition, it’s important not to cut corners in order to avoid digestive issues. That’s why when you come to Gastro SB with your unique needs and wishes, you will be evaluated by a bilingual Registered Dietitian. But what is the differenceRead More
Myth 1: 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, or other digestive issues, new studies have shown that is not the case! Nuts and seeds provideRead More
Read in English 🇺🇸 Una colonoscopía a tiempo puede ayudarte a prevenir el cáncer de colón y mantenerte sano, conoce más consejos Hoy en día, los casos de cáncer de colón que se presentan tanto en hombres como en mujeres, han superado al cáncer de pulmón 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