What is the Gallbladder? The gallbladder is an organ located under the liver. The liver makes bile and the gallbladder stores the bile. Bile is a fluid that helps to digest food. When we eat, the gallbladder contracts and releases the bile through ducts that connect to your digestive system. What is Gallbladder Disease? Gallbladder […]
Do You Suffer From Gas and Bloating?
Many people suffer from gas and bloating. There are basically 4 root causes of gas and bloating: Swallowing excess air Poor gastrointestinal motility or constipation Damage to the gut microbiome The foods we eat Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, is a board-certified adult gastroenterologist, internationally recognized gut health expert, a trained epidemiologist, and the author of the […]
TEXAS CARES: Participate in the Nation’s Largest Covid‑19 Study!
What is Texas CARES? The Texas Coronavirus Antibody Response Survey, or Texas CARES, is a survey that will help us better understand the human antibody response to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Survey participants will help us measure things like how many people in the survey already have COVID-19 antibodies, and how long those […]
Walk With A Doc and Learn About the Flu Vaccine
Why Walk? There is no question that increasing exercise, even moderately, reduces the risks of many diseases, including coronary heart disease, breast and colon cancer and Type 2 diabetes. Research has even shown that you could gain two hours of life for each hour that you exercise regularly. According to the American Heart Association, walking […]
Carbohydrates and Your Health
Eating excess carbohydrates leads to insulin resistance, and insulin resistance leads to a serious condition called metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome involves a number of symptoms such as: high blood sugar increased waist circumference high blood pressure Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of developing conditions such as cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes. As much as 32% of the population in […]
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