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Dr. Troy is a gastroenterologist who absolutely loves learning and then sharing new knowledge in an easily digestible manner. Colon cancer prevention, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and functional GI conditions like irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia are topics that she finds fascinating.
CINNAMON MAY HELP PREDIABETES! Check out this article in MedPage Today about a study published in Journal of the Endocrinology Society demonstrating that “cinnamon supplements kept a lid on fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and other measures of glucose dysregulation in patients with prediabetes.” MedPage Today: Cinnamon Beat Placebo in Prediabetes “This randomized controlled […]
GOOGLE SEARCH TREND FOR GI SYMPTOMS ARE A “HARBINGER” OF COVID-19 Check out this fascinating article in Healio about a recent analysis of Google search trends. Searches for GI symptoms correlated with increases in COVID-19 cases several weeks before any actual spike, according to study results. Helio: Google trends of GI symptoms may be […]
AEROBIC EXERCISE MAY HELP PREVENT ALZHEIMER’S Check out this article in Med Page Today about the positive impact that aerobic exercise may have in prevention of Alzheimer’s disease. Helio: Aerobic exercise may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease “Aerobic exercise appeared to reduce cognitive impairment — a finding that may help guide future Alzheimer’s disease […]
7 INCREDIBLY COMMON NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES, by Libby Burger, RN Many nutrients are essential for good health. While it’s possible to get most of them from a balanced diet, the typical Western diet is low in several very important nutrients. This article from Healthline.com lists 7 nutrient deficiencies that are incredibly common: 7 Nutrient Deficiencies That […]
