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Lower Your Colon Cancer Risk with Diet by Liz Moon, NP An article from MedPage Today highlights the link between dietary patterns and colorectal cancer (CRC) risk: MedPage Today: More Support for Diet to Prevent Colorectal Cancer A metanalysis showed a “protective effects for certain dietary patterns, including adherence to a healthy diet, […]
IBD and DAIRY by Jeff Nathanson, M.D. One of the biggest challenges for gastroenterologists caring for patients with inflammatory bowel disease is sorting out whether symptoms reflect a true IBD “flare” or are due to some other cause. A recent study suggests that one underappreciated mimicker of inflammatory bowel disease symptoms is lactose intolerance. […]
Go “Green” to Reduce NAFLD Risk by Claire Allen, RD The Mediterranean diet, rich in plant food sources, whole grains, seafood and extra virgin olive oil, has been associated with improved cardiovascular markers, reduced prevalence of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and type two diabetes risk. A recent study published in the journal Gut in January 2021 suggests that a “green” Mediterranean diet may further reduce intrahepatic […]
FEEDING OUR MICROBIOME by Jeff Nathanson, M.D. We have known for some time that trillions of bacteria and other microbes live in our intestinal tract and play an important role in health, influencing our risk for developing all sorts of conditions, including heart disease and diabetes. Recently, as discussed in an article in the […]