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Dr. Dooreck with Zoeya Gordon
Apr 23, 20233 min read
Gut Health and Stress
What is the gut-brain connection? The gut-brain connection, the gut-brain axis (GBA), refers to the interrelationship between the...
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Dr. Dooreck with Zoeya Gordon
Apr 9, 20233 min read
Prebiotics versus Probiotics
Prebiotics and probiotics are beneficial for maintaining a healthy gut microbiome, but they work in slightly different ways. "I hope to...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
Nutrition and Memory 🧠
|GI | doctor | broward | health | diet | healthy | gut | gastro | mental health | gastroenterologist |
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20224 min read
Benefits of Vitamin B12
GI| doctor | vitamin B12 | benefits | health | healthy | Broward | Miami | Gastro| gastroenterology |
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20222 min read
Dealing with Gas and Bloating
Everyone has gas. But how do we control it? I'll explain it. Burping or passing gas through the rectum is normal. To minimize gas and any...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20224 min read
Sleep Deprivation and the Gut
GI | Gut-health | GI doctor | Broward| Miami | Florida | IBS | Mental Health | Insomnia| Health| Sleep| Gastroenterology |
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20222 min read
Carbs 🌾 and Your Health
What are Carbs? Carbs (or starches) are not bad. They are not the "enemy," nor should they be avoided in a balanced and healthy diet....
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20222 min read
The Importance of Your Diet
Everyone knows having a healthy body, in general, is good for you, so it should come as no surprise that having a healthy diet is one of...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
The Gut Microbiome and Mental Health 🧠
gastroenterology | colonoscopy | colonoscopy doctor| gi doctor | public health | gastrointestinal diagnostic centers
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
The Importance of Your Microbiome
Everyone knows having a healthy body, in general, is good for you, so it should come as no surprise that having a healthy gut is also...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
What is IBS? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is commonly used as an umbrella term to describe a wide range of clinical symptoms related to...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
Dealing with Bloating and Gas
Everyone has gas. Burping or passing gas through the rectum is expected, but because it is embarrassing to burp or pass gas, many people...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
Your Gut Health and Your Brain 🧠
Your gut and brain are directly connected to each other and can influence how the other operates. The vagus nerve primarily connects the...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20224 min read
Thoughts on Bacon, Processed Meats from a Gastroenterologist 🥼
I grew up in the 1970s and 1980s without meat, fish, or poultry. My parents made that decision for us. "I hope to add real value to...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
Food & Mood
What is the link between the gut and the brain? We've all heard of the "gut feeling" as intuitive. However, well beyond intuition, the...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
Calming Ulcerative Colitis with Fiber
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic autoimmune disorder affecting many people. Most people with IBD are diagnosed in their 20s...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
Processed Meats and a Higher Risk of Colorectal Cancer
The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) categorized processed meat as a carcinogen. Studies...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
For "Gut’s" Sake: My Gut, My Brain, My Stress!
In the U.S., high levels of stress have long been a problem. U.S statistics show (The American Institute of Stress, 2019): 77% of people...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20224 min read
Fish Consumption and Mercury Levels
Let's dive right in: fish are incredibly nutritious and are an active source of high-quality protein. This is because they contain...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20224 min read
The Keto Diet and You
What can happen from a lack of carbohydrates? Carbohydrates frequently receive a poor image, particularly regarding weight gain. If you...
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