May 2019 - Gastro Savannah

May 2019

Colon Cleanse Dangers

The Health Dangers of Colon Cleansing

[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="3_4"][et_pb_post_title _builder_version="3.17.6" author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" /][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.17.6" src="https://www.gastrosav.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/colon-cleanse-dangers.jpg" /][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.17.6"] Nearly every patient with access to the internet has heard of fads such as detoxes and colon cleanses. The information surrounding them can be compelling. Who wouldn’t want to be in optimal health and keep their colon healthy with something as reputable-sounding as […]

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Understanding New Treatment Guidelines for Ulcerative Colitis

[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="3_4"][et_pb_post_title _builder_version="3.17.6" author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" /][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.17.6" src="https://www.gastrosav.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/guidelines-ulcerative-colitis.jpg" /][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.17.6"] Ulcerative colitis is a condition that is under the umbrella of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). There are many pathways to treatment to improve quality of life for patients with ulcerative colitis; however, the official guidelines for the treatment of ulcerative colitis, which come

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Dangers and Risks of High-Fructose Corn Syrup

[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="3_4"][et_pb_post_title _builder_version="3.17.6" author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" /][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.17.6" src="https://www.gastrosav.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/high-fructose-corn-syrup.jpg" /][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.17.6"] Nearly every patient has heard of high-fructose corn syrup, and those who read social media or watch the news are likely familiar with the fact that its overconsumption is linked to serious complications such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. However, recent evidence

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Spotlight on Celiac Disease Awareness Month

[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="3_4"][et_pb_post_title _builder_version="3.17.6" author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" /][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.17.6" src="https://www.gastrosav.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/celiac-disease.jpg" /][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.17.6"] May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month, which is the perfect time for anyone to learn more about this autoimmune disorder. It’s estimated that celiac disease affects roughly 1 in 100 people worldwide, which makes it a significant concern. One of the issues concerning

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