We often view chronic conditions like Type 2 Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), and even Alzheimer’s as separate health battles, each requiring a different specialist. However, cutting-edge research reveals a startling and unifying truth: this seemingly disparate list of ailments—which also includes Metabolic Syndrome, NAFLD/MASLD, and Hypertension—shares a common, dangerous foundation in

It’s time we talked about your brain health. Not just the usual suspects like stress, sleep, and genetics, but something far more tangible, something you interact with multiple times a day: your diet. As a physician, I’m accustomed to discussing the link between diet and conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. In my office,

What do you have to do to preserve health? I am writing this essay for the general population and not for those who are in the extreme health spectrum and have already developed significant health conditions which may or may not be related to aging, genetics or lack of healthy habits. It’s much easier to

In the world of gastroenterology, we often rely on invasive procedures like endoscopy and colonoscopy to truly see what’s happening inside your gut. While these tools are invaluable, imagine having a simple, non-invasive test that could tell us a great deal about inflammation in your digestive tract, helping us avoid unnecessary procedures and manage chronic

What does it truly take to preserve your health? This isn’t for those navigating extreme health conditions, whether from aging, genetics, or a lifetime of unhealthy habits. This essay is for the rest of us – the general population – who still have their health and want to keep it. Here’s the stark truth: preserving

You just turned 45 and your primary care physician has discussed colonoscopy with you. As you prepare yourself for a colonoscopy, it is important for us to understand why we need a colonoscopy. Are there any other alternatives and how to prepare so that the quality of examination is as good as it can be?

Intermittent fasting (IF) has taken the health and wellness world by storm. From weight loss to improved insulin sensitivity, its benefits are well-documented. But one lesser-known benefit of IF is its profound impact on the gut microbiota—the complex community of microbes living in your digestive tract. My interest in gut microbiota goes back several decades