Brian Dooreck MD
Fiber and Disease Prevention
Nutrition experts and the latest national dietary guidelines advise us that fiber will provide you better health.
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20225 min read
Your Microbiome and You | Part 2 of 2
Eating diversely with a focus on fiber-rich foods, vegetables, whole grains, and avoid processed foods.
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
Your Microbiome and You | Part 1 of 2
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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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20222 min read
Colon Cleansers and Colonics. What are the facts?
You do not need to take colon cleansers or colonic enema irrigations (colonics). Neither has any proven benefit and can even be harmful.
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20222 min read
Healthy Eating is Easy and a Choice
Physicians are provided very little formal training on nutrition, diet, nor on their overall impact on one's health, disease states, etc.
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20222 min read
Poop. We All Do It. Some Less Than Others.
Constipation can be defined as less than three spontaneous bowel movements a week with infrequent, hard stools that may require straining.
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
Hemorrhoids—A real pain in the ass!
The term hemorrhoids refer to a condition in which the veins around the anus or lower rectum are swollen and inflamed.
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20222 min read
Flatulence, Bloating, and Gas
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
Bacon, Processed Meats, and a Higher Risk of Colorectal Cancer. It's your choice.
I grew up in the 1970s and 1980s without any meat, fish, or poultry. My parents made that decision for us.
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
Diverticulosis and Nuts
When these pouches become infected or inflamed it is called diverticulitis as anything that ends in "-itis" means inflammatory diseases.
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20222 min read
The Truth About Colon Cleansers
You do not need to take colon cleansers or colonic enema irrigations (colonics). Neither has any proven benefit and can even be harmful.
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
Heartburn, GERD, Acid Reflux—Are They Dangerous?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is present when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes or does not close properly.
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) & Your Diet
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common "label" people use to describe a wide range of clinical symptoms.
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) affects 25% to 45% of US adults
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or "fatty liver" is common. It affects approximately 75 to 100 million adults in the United States.
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20222 min read
Constipation—You Are Not Alone
Constipation can be defined as less than three spontaneous bowel movements a week with infrequent, hard stools that may require straining.
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Brian Dooreck MD
Nov 19, 20223 min read
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Colorectal cancer is cancer that starts in the colon or the rectum. These cancers can also be named colon cancer or rectal cancer.
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