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intestines and bacteria

Gut Microbiome

Gerard Guillory

The gut microbiome represents the total population of microbes which reside in the intestine. The microbial makeup for each individual is as unique as an individual’s fingerprint. There are up...

Gut Microbiome

Gerard Guillory

The gut microbiome represents the total population of microbes which reside in the intestine. The microbial makeup for each individual is as unique as an individual’s fingerprint. There are up...

Leaky Gut Syndrome

Leaky Gut Syndrome

Gerard Guillory

Leaky gut syndrome, also known as, increased intestinal permeability syndrome, is a condition that has been associated with a variety of health problems, including irritable bowel syndrome. Although leaky gut syndrome...

Leaky Gut Syndrome

Gerard Guillory

Leaky gut syndrome, also known as, increased intestinal permeability syndrome, is a condition that has been associated with a variety of health problems, including irritable bowel syndrome. Although leaky gut syndrome...

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Gerard Guillory

Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is a functional disorder of the bowel characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort associated with altered bowel movements. Bowel movements may tend towards constipation, diarrhea, or alternating...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Gerard Guillory

Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is a functional disorder of the bowel characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort associated with altered bowel movements. Bowel movements may tend towards constipation, diarrhea, or alternating...

What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

Gerard Guillory

Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is a functional disorder of the bowel characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort associated with altered bowel movements. Bowel movements may tend towards constipation, diarrhea, or alternating constipation and...

What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

Gerard Guillory

Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is a functional disorder of the bowel characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort associated with altered bowel movements. Bowel movements may tend towards constipation, diarrhea, or alternating constipation and...

Dangers of Heartburn Medications

Dangers of Heartburn Medications

Gerard Guillory

Updated: Sept 16, 2024 Whether you call it heartburn, indigestion, or acid reflux—the burning chest discomfort after eating is NO FUN! It used to be that fast-acting antacids like TUMS®...

Dangers of Heartburn Medications

Gerard Guillory

Updated: Sept 16, 2024 Whether you call it heartburn, indigestion, or acid reflux—the burning chest discomfort after eating is NO FUN! It used to be that fast-acting antacids like TUMS®...

Benefits of a Gluten-free Diet

Benefits of a Gluten-free Diet

Gerard Guillory

2/5/2019 Gluten is a protein that’s found in wheat, rye, and barley. It gives bread a doughy texture. 3 million people suffer from celiac disease – a disorder where the...

Benefits of a Gluten-free Diet

Gerard Guillory

2/5/2019 Gluten is a protein that’s found in wheat, rye, and barley. It gives bread a doughy texture. 3 million people suffer from celiac disease – a disorder where the...