Cracking the Gut Microbial Code: Are We There Yet?

“In the future, when you walk into a doctor’s surgery or hospital, you could be asked not just about your allergies and blood group, but also about your gut type.” This is a quote from ScienceDaily (Apr. 21, 2011) referring to a recent article in Nature...

Holiday Survival Guide—The Gallbladder Challenge

Most surgeons on call on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day are not surprised when they get called into the ER to see a patient with right upper abdominal pain and tenderness radiating through to the back. There are also no surprises when an abdominal ultrasound shows a...

Choose “Heart Smart” Carbs!

“Renew You” Challenge – Be a part of my Weekly Challenge to help set you off on the right foot for bringing health to your week. You could even add it to your calendar. Join us! This week we’re focusing on eating better for your heart. We all...