Cologuard® is the colon cancer screening test may sound good to a patient who has put off a colonoscopy due to a number of reasons. Many are concerned about the cost, the complexity, heard the prep is inconvenient to their schedule, or just plain embarrassed to have the procedure. When some people heard about Cologuard…
DetailsYou’ve probably heard stress can create havoc on just about every part of your body and mind. Chronic stress can exacerbate many serious health problems: Mental health, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease, high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, heart attack and stroke. Obesity Diabetes Tension Headaches, tightness in the neck…
DetailsMaybe you’ve missed it on the news lately, but healthy beans have been reported to be super foods, not only for the gut but for overall physical and mental health. A healthy gut is one that digests, absorbs, and eliminates with ease and is free from illness. It’s important to eat a diet that feeds…
DetailsWhole grains have been consumed for thousands of years. A high intake of refined grains can be linked to health problems like obesity and inflammation. Whole grains are a completely different ballgame. For Instance: There are legitimate, overriding health benefits to eating whole grains, including a lower risk of diabetes, heart disease and high blood…
DetailsFor many Americans, the start of November brings thoughts of Thanksgiving. At the heart of our national holiday is gratitude for family, friends, and abundant food. For this reason, in 2010, the US Senate chose November as the ideal time to institute Stomach Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Ranvir Singh, M.D. and his fellow physicians at Digestive Care…
DetailsA digestive issue can rob you of quality of life and make social situations seem unbearable. Millions of Americans are living with digestive issues. Many don’t have a diagnosis or know how to cope with the symptoms that are affecting their day-to-day lives. Many people suffer alone without realizing just how common digestive issues are.…
DetailsAugust is Gastroparesis Awareness Month. The team at Digestive Care Physicians would like to take this opportunity to let patients throughout the Atlanta area know about the warning signs of gastroparesis and assure them that treatment options can be offered through a proper diagnosis. Not many people are familiar with this long-term digestive condition. However,…
DetailsWorld Hepatitis Day World Hepatitis Day is observed on July 28th. Every year digestive care physicians and many other specialists aspire to raise worldwide awareness of hepatitis. This disconcerting condition is a group of infectious diseases known as Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. However, the main objective of World Hepatitis Day is to…
DetailsWhy Your Gut Will Love a Probiotic Supplement! If you’re struggling with abdominal discomfort, a probiotic supplement can markedly improve how you feel. Even if you’re blessed with no digestive problems, a probiotic can upgrade your health in other ways. With so many supplement brands available, shopping can be a daunting task. Here’s why your…
DetailsTo a great extent, we owe recent improvements in digestive health to President Ronald Reagan. During his second term of office, the president sought to stem the tide of gastrointestinal illness. At the time, digestive disease was widespread, the #1 cause of hospitalization in the US. To encourage more research into cures, the president instituted…
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