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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20224 min read
A Good Heart ❤️ Starts in the Gut
What is the gastrointestinal (GI) tract or system? The gastrointestinal (GI) has many functions. The digestive tract breaks down...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
The Truth Behind Carbohydrates
Let's get right to it: carbs are not bad. They are not the "enemy" and are essential to a healthy diet. You must eat carbs from healthy...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20224 min read
Keto Diet, Weight Loss, and Balance
What happens if you eliminate carbs? Here are some thoughts 💭 from a Gastroenterologist...not to upset anyone. If you eliminate carbs,...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20226 min read
The Best Diets of 2020 Revisited—Shared by a Gastroenterologist 🥼
The Mediterranean Diet Wins Again Personally, I like a sustainable, healthy, balanced approach to diet and nutrition. I love ❤️ the...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20224 min read
Is Intermittent Fasting For Me?
What is intermittent fasting? What are the benefits of intermittent fasting? Does intermittent fasting lead to weight loss? What is the...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
Are "Carbs" Really Bad To Eat?
Let's get right to it. Carbs (or starches) are not bad. They are not the "enemy," nor should they be avoided in a balanced and healthy...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
The Best Probiotic Foods for a Healthy Gut
Read more to learn about probiotic-rich foods you should implement into your diet to improve your microbiome and overall health.
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
4 Easy Hacks to Improve Your Gut Health
60-70 million Americans are affected by digestive diseases. Learn more about small diet changes you can make to improve your gut health.
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
Everything You Need to Know About Probiotics
Here is everything you need to know about the potential risks and rewards that probiotics carry with them.
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
Breaking Down Lactose Intolerance
Lactose intolerance affects many people worldwide. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and ways to treat lactose intolerance
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
What is a "Diet" to me?—A few thoughts 💭 from a Gastroenterologist 🥼 in 2020
It took me many years in clinical practice as a Gastroenterologist to find the "diet" for me.
There is no one right "diet" or pattern.
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20227 min read
What can I eat? Plant-Based 🌱 Diets—Part 2
A plant-based diet is one that focuses on foods from "plant sources" or consuming "mostly" or "only" foods that come from plants.
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20224 min read
Plant-Based 🌱 Diets—Part 1
A plant-based diet is one that focuses on foods from "plant sources" or consuming "mostly" or "only" foods that come from plants.
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20225 min read
Is Intermittent Fasting Healthy?—Part 2
What is "Fasting?" When you hear the word "fasting" plus "diet" in the same sentence, you probably think of a "fad" diet. "I hope to add...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20224 min read
What is Intermittent Fasting?
What is "Fasting"? When you hear the word "fasting" plus "diet" in the same sentence, you probably think of a "fad" diet. "I hope to add...
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20225 min read
The Best Diets of 2020—Shared by a Gastroenterologist 🥼
The well-researched Mediterranean Diet is #1 🏆🥇 in the U.S. News and World Report's 2020 ranking of “best diets."
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20224 min read
The Blood 🩸 Type Diet
What is The Blood Type Diet?
By eating a diet based on your blood type (either blood type O, A, B, or AB).
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
Gas, Bloating, Food Choices, and Eating Behaviors
Everyone has gas. How do eating behaviors and habits cause gas? I'll explain it.
Burping or passing gas through the rectum is normal.
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
Gas, Bloating, and Natural Remedies
Everyone has gas. Burping or passing gas through the rectum is normal but because it is embarrassing to burp or pass gas.
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
Connecting My Gut and My Heart ❤️
The bacteria and microorganisms that make up the stomach and small intestines are called the microbiome. It is the "gut bacteria."
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