What are the causes, triggers and treatments of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)?
Researchers don’t know exactly what causes IBS, but the symptoms indicate that in most cases it comes from problems with how the gut and brain coordinate actions to help the digestive system work. Treatments of IBS must be personalized by a healthcare provider as well as a dietician. Communication challenges between brain and gut can […]
More About Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)
A gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a rare form of cancer that starts in the digestive tract. It typically develops in the stomach or small intestine. In older adults, especially those over 60, early symptoms can go unnoticed or be mistaken for less serious issues. GISTs grow from special cells in the digestive tract called interstitial cells […]
What Research Reveals About Stomach Infections
Until very recently, doctors made a clear distinction that divided the most common stomach complaints into two completely unrelated classes, specifically ruling out bacterial infections as a major cause of stomach ulcers. On the one hand, infections by bacteria, bugs, and parasites were regarded as typically causing symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. This […]
JAK Inhibitors 101
Introduction to JAK Inhibitors If you’ve been asking about treatment options for chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, or ulcerative colitis, you may have come across the term JAK inhibitors. These medications represent a newer class of therapies that target specific enzymes involved in the body’s immune response. To understand how they work, it’s helpful […]
Difficulty Swallowing & Eosinophilic Esophagitis
For years, one of my clients struggled with swallowing difficulties and discomfort. She was repeatedly told it was acid reflux and prescribed acid-reducing treatments that didn’t really work. It wasn’t until she was finally diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) that things began to improve. With the right treatment plan, including tailored dietary changes and medications, […]
Skyrizi for Ulcerative Colitis: What a New Study Found
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of life-long diseases affecting the intestines. The main types of IBD are ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease. More than three million people in the US have been diagnosed with IBD, with about 60% having ulcerative colitis and the remaining 40% with Crohn’s. What’s more, the incidence appears […]
Arcoxia: A Targeted Approach to Safer Pain Management
Pain management has long relied on non-selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil), naproxen (Naprosyn), aspirin (Cartia / Micropirin), and diclofenac (Voltaren, Betaren), but these medications often come with significant gastrointestinal (GI) risks. Arcoxia (generic name: etoricoxib) offers an alternative by selectively inhibiting COX-2 enzymes, reducing pain and inflammation while sparing the stomach lining. […]
Skyrizi: A Rising Star in Autoimmune System Disorders
Psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis (PsA), and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are three chronic autoimmune system disorders that cause inflammation in different parts of the body. They share common immune system dysfunctions and can sometimes occur together. Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease where the immune system triggers rapid skin cell production, leading to thick, scaly patches […]
Natural Ways to Treat Intestinal Worm Infections
Introduction to intestinal worm infections Intestinal worm infections are more common in children but can show up at any age, especially in people who have been traveling to undeveloped parts of the world with poor sanitation and contaminated food or water sources. Unfortunately, even in more advanced countries, natural weather events such as flooding and […]
Battling a Case of Vertigo
For a few months, I had been experiencing occasional bouts of dizziness, most often first thing in the morning when I woke up and climbed out of bed. It was never something that especially bothered me – certainly not enough to warrant a visit to the doctor. But then it took a more dramatic turn […]
