Did you know there are a host of bugs living in your gut? That’s right, the gut microbiome consists of bacteria, archaea and fungi all living in your digestive tract. Researchers have published emerging data showing how the gut microbiome…
What are the effects of obesity on GI health conditions? It's a bigger problem than you think, especially in the United States. That's why we asked leading endoscopist and obesity expert Dr. Pichamol Jirapinyo to share her expertise with us,…
EoE is a chronic, allergic inflammatory disease of the esophagus that can leave adults struggling with their diet. So imagine if you were in our guest, Kathleen Sable's shoes, and your infant son was diagnosed with this rare disease. Kathleen…
We tracked down the authors of Celiac Disease: Fallacies and Facts, Dr. Jocelyn Silvester and Dr. Amelie Therrien to discuss their findings and help breakdown the myths that surround Celiac disease. These brilliant physicians and celiac disease experts play a…
Symptoms of Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP) often resembles those of other diseases including those in the gastrointestinal tract. Severe symptoms can lead to unnecessary surgeries or procedures. Nicole shares her all too common story of enduring years of misdiagnosis and…
This episode features Dr. Douglas Drossman, whose pioneering research on the brain-gut connection in GI disorders revolutionized gastroenterology. Dr. Drossman not only explains his multidisciplinary and biopsychosocial approach to healthcare but takes us on an historical journey through centuries of…
Are you living with chronic digestive health issues like bloating, constipation, gas? Are you unsure of how to talk to your doctor about these symptoms? In honor of IBS Awareness Month Dr. Brian Lacy, a gastroenterologist at the Mayo Clinic…
Dr. Paul Kwo, a leading expert in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Stanford University Medical Center, joins the podcast to discuss the increases in alcoholic liver disease, particularly for people in their 20's and 30's. While numbers have been trending upward…
