AFH Restoring the Gut Microbiome:  Defense The human microbiome is composed of all the microorganisms colonizing the body. Its composition differs according to the location on the body such as the nose, mouth, intestines, vagina, and skin. The microbiome is now considered an essential organ.  The complex and diverse gut microbiome is made up of more than 10 trillion bacteria. The gut microbiome contains …

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Hi it’s Dr. Jeffrey Mark. I’ve had a lot of questions recently regarding colorectal cancer screening, and people have asked about colonoscopy versus the fecal immuno testing fecal DNA tests or cologuard tests. Let me tell you a little bit about the differences, and why we still follow the general guidelines for colonoscopy.  Colonoscopy is …

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Feeling bloated after eating?  There could be backups in your GI tract, causing conditions like SIBO, an overgrowth of bacteria in your small intestine. SIBO type backups commonly occur because of poor motility. Motility is the natural forward movement in your gut that carries what you eat, through your GI tract, even between meals. The …

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