Colon Cancer Increasing in Young Adults
Early-onset colorectal cancer is occurring at an increasing rate, and the reality is that you’re never too young to be at risk. As colon cancer becomes more common in younger adults, including people in [...]
Colon Cancer Awareness 2024
With March being colon cancer awareness month, I wanted to help promote the message that this is a highly treatable cancer and often curable when detected at a localized stage in the bowel. Here [...]
Colon Cancer Screening Options
Colon cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. It’s estimated that 52,550 men and women in the United States will lose their lives to colon cancer in 2023. Although this [...]
Heartburn: When to Call Your Doctor
Almost everyone experiences heartburn at one time or another. Around 60 million Americans deal with heartburn at least once a month. And more than 15 million Americans experience heartburn daily. Heartburn often feels like [...]
2022 Colon Cancer Awareness Month
“Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. The great thing is that we have an excellent way to avoid it, and it's called a Screening Colonoscopy. For [...]
The Gut-Brain Connection
Did you know that your digestive system contains your body's ‘second brain?’ This second brain in the gut is the reason you get butterflies in your stomach when you’re nervous. Interestingly, your gut controls [...]
Hemorrhoids: Everything You Need to Know
Hemorrhoids can be embarrassing to talk about. But they are a widespread problem that people deal with every day. In fact, up to 35% of the U.S. adult population will experience hemorrhoids during their [...]
How Does Fiber Affect Digestive Health?
Have you ever noticed that your gut feels sluggish when you consume too many processed foods? Often, eating whole foods rich in fiber is the kickstart your gut needs to get things moving again. [...]
2021 Colon Cancer Awareness Month
March is colon cancer awareness month. Each year, colorectal cancer claims more than 50,000 American lives, making it the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month [...]
How Does High Fructose Corn Syrup Affect Gut Health?
Indulging your sweet tooth has never been easier. Almost every store you visit sells candy bars, soft drinks, and baked goods. And these foods often contain the same ingredient — high fructose corn syrup. [...]