Julie Guider, M.D.
Have you always enjoyed dairy products but recently noticed that you’re experiencing some symptoms of lactose intolerance after eating your favorite chocolate candy, cheese or milk? Our bodies are complex …
Kombucha and yogurt are both cultured, fermented products that people consume for the taste as well as the health benefits. Contained within these substances are multitudes of beneficial bacteria, also …
Opening a bottle of Sprite when struggling with an upset stomach is a childhood memory many of us hold onto. Over the years, carbonated drinks such as Sprite and 7-Up …
We know that we need to eat healthy food and live a healthy lifestyle. With two-thirds of the US population either obese or overweight, we’re certainly not following the dietary …
Malabsorption – the failure to completely absorb nutrients from the gastrointestinal tract – is an enormous health care problem in the United States today. The list of causes, signs, symptoms, …
Have you ever felt a tight feeling in your stomach? It can often be difficult to describe. It’s not quite a pain and it’s far more than a “butterfly” feeling …
IBS medication choices work best when they match the symptom pattern causing the most trouble. For many adults, the hard part is not finding a drug, but sorting out whether …
IBS supplements can help ease constipation, cramping, bloating, gas, and stool changes, but the right choice depends on the symptom pattern in front of you. For many adults living with …
Did you know rhubarb root has many gut health benefits? It’s true. Rhubarb root has long been used as a natural remedy for digestive problems. In this article, we will …
Using ginger as a treatment for diarrhea is a common practice. But is there medical research that supports this? Is Ginger Good for Diarrhea? While some may assume that the …