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Are Digestive Supplements for Everyone?

The dietary supplement industry is growing faster than ever. More than 75% of American adults report taking one or more dietary supplements. The two most popular supplements that Americans consume include vitamins and minerals and specialty supplements such as digestive supplements. With so many supplements to choose from, it can be hard to know [...]

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How Coffee Impacts Digestion

If you drink coffee religiously every morning, you're not alone. Coffee is one of the most popular beverages worldwide and is the prime source of caffeine for many people. Coffee also contains a mixture of vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, lipids, and antioxidants. Research shows that coffee can be a healthy part of a plant-based diet. [...]

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Gut-Friendly Road Trip Snacks

Summer road trip season is here! Whether you’re going to the beach or a cabin getaway, you want to feel your best. Unfortunately, eating too many fried or processed foods can negatively affect your gut and lead to bloating, constipation, and sluggishness. Long car rides go hand in hand with frequent gas station stops, [...]

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New Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines: 45 Is the New 50

Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and women in the United States. Thanks to improved colon cancer screening awareness, we've seen a decline in overall rates of colon cancer in the past 20 years. However, this is not true for people under age 50. Alarmingly, research shows a [...]

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The Top 5 Digestive Superfoods

Your digestive system is one of the most underrated organ systems. It breaks down food, absorbs key nutrients, and expels waste and toxins from the body. If your digestive health is out of order, it can negatively affect all aspects of your health. Staying on top of your digestion can yield substantial rewards. With [...]

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7 Prebiotic Foods You Should Add to Your Diet

Prebiotic foods are an essential part of a balanced, healthy diet. Prebiotics are a type of dietary fiber that occurs naturally in plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. But not all fibers are prebiotics. Prebiotic fibers resist digestion and pass undigested through the gastrointestinal tract. When they reach the large [...]

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How Does Alcohol Affect Your Digestive Health?

Alcohol can be an occasional indulgence for some, while others consume alcoholic beverages on a regular basis. During the uncertain times of a pandemic over the past year, it has been the ladder for many, which can create health risks. With this increased consumption in mind, I wanted to create an article that provides others [...]

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2021 Colon Cancer Awareness Month

It’s Colon Cancer Awareness month, each March my practice helps to promote this cancer’s awareness message in the Bedford and surrounding Fort Worth communities. You’re encouraged to join us in this effort either virtually or possibly in person at awareness events in the DFW area (fingers crossed) later this year. As we’re in the [...]

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Drink Your Way to Better Digestive Health

Water is essential for survival. All living things depend on it. Without water, you wouldn’t survive for more than a few days.Did you know that you are made up of 60% water? Your body contains the following amounts of water:73% water in the brain and heart83% water in the lungs64% water in the skin79% water [...]

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