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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.
Optimizing nutrition is hard. Any “life hacks” that make it easier are enthusiastically welcomed! Check out this article from CNN.com that helps to reassure that you can still get good quality nutrients from frozen fruits and veggies. “You are probably aware that you should try to eat as many fruits and vegetables as you can […]
GASTROENTEROLOGY NERD ALERT: Mutation in serotonin can cause increase gut pain? Check out this article from Neuroscience News about a genetic mutation that leads to the malfunctioning of an enzyme critical for serotonin production and subsequent high levels of unpleasant physical symptoms, previously thought psychologic in cause. This may be very relevant to the roughly […]
GASTROENTEROLOGY NERD ALERT: Abnormal gut bacteria related to RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME Check out this article in Science Daily that highlights a possible connection between gut bacteria and the frustrating condition of RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME, a disease that causes unpleasant or uncomfortable sensations in the legs and an irresistible urge to move them. “Small intestine bacterial […]
Check out the link from CNN.com about the negative impact that ULTRAPROCESSED FOODS can have on our health. Ultraprocessed foods include “pre-prepared dishes found in grocery store freezers, packaged baked goods, dehydrated soups, ice cream, sugary cereals and fizzy beverages.” The article describes two separate studies published earlier this month in BMJ that “link eating […]
