The Blue Toilet Seat
On May 14th, the Research Racers won the coveted “Blue Toilet award” given to the team who raises the most money for the Crohn’s and Colitis foundation. Thanks to organizations like the CCFA of North [...]
Would you like some mint for your gas?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder causing abdominal pain, bloating and either diarrhea or constipation. IBS is extremely common, affecting up to 20% of the population, and unfortunately can be a debilitating condition [...]
Taking Steps to Find a Cure
Every year the North Texas chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis foundation sponsors a Crohn’s and Colitis foundation walk. This year the walk will be on May 14th at Reverchon Park in Dallas, TX and [...]
Exciting new procedure for weight loss done in 30 minutes
It’s no secret that obesity in the US is at epidemic proportions. Unfortunately, non-invasive therapies for weight loss, such as dieting, behavioral modification and drugs are minimally effective for most people. Because of this, invasive [...]
Colon Cancer – the Nearly Preventable Cancer
Since March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, each year I make a point of talking with patients and friends about the disease. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. [...]
Sleep Away Colon Cancer
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., killing more than 50,000 people every year. Colon cancer usually begins as a small polyp or abnormal growth of tissue. These polyps [...]
Breakthrough treatment in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Traditional treatments for IBS have not been very effective, but there is a new trend in the field showing significant promise. My staff and I are very excited because we were an enrolling site for [...]