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02/24/2026

Before you panic about your p**p 🚽
Beets, leafy greens, blueberries, and even iron can change stool color—and it’s usually harmless.

But not everything is food-related.
⚠️ Black tarry stools, unexplained red stools, or pale/white stools deserve a medical check.

Context matters. Timing matters. And when in doubt—ask a GI.

02/13/2026

In memory of my patients — and of James Van der Beek and Catherine O’Hara.

Please get screened.

02/11/2026

Smelly farts aren’t random—it’s microbiology 💨
Want your farts to smell better? Start with these tips!

02/09/2026

✈️ Travel constipation is common—and preventable
Consistency > perfection
Hydration, fiber you tolerate, movement, and timing matter
Save this before your next trip 🧳💩

01/14/2026

If dairy doesn’t love you back, it’s not all or nothing.
✔️ Goat & sheep dairy = lower lactose + different proteins
✔️ Hard, aged cheeses = fermented + minimal lactose

My choice: I personally reach for sheep or goat cheeses, especially aged options, because they’re easier to digest and still nutrient-dense.

Dairy is optional—not required—for a healthy gut. Listen to your body.

01/13/2026

Fermented drinks can support gut health — but the best choice is the one your gut tolerates.

🫖 Kombucha:

Higher organic acids and microbial byproducts — great for some, too acidic or histamine-triggering for others.

🍯 Jun:

Fermented with green tea and honey. Typically milder, lower acidity, and often better tolerated by sensitive guts.

🍍 Tepache:

Pineapple-based ferment with naturally occurring enzymes and polyphenols. Less acidic, lighter fermentation, and refreshing.

👉 Which would I choose?

Jun or tepache for most people — especially if you deal with bloating, reflux, or histamine sensitivity.

Start with small amounts (2–4 oz), have it with food, and pay attention to how your gut responds.

01/06/2026

If you have IBS and feel like you’ve tried everything—antispasmodics, fiber, diets, supplements—and you’re still symptomatic, you’re not alone.

Gut-directed hypnotherapy is an evidence-based treatment for IBS that targets the gut–brain axis.
It helps reduce pain sensitivity, calm stress signaling to the gut, and improve bowel symptoms—often with long-lasting results, even after treatment ends.

This isn’t “all in your head.”
It’s about retraining how the brain and gut communicate.

If your workup is normal but your symptoms persist, this is absolutely worth discussing with your gastroenterologist.

01/05/2026

Your gut doesn’t need a detox after the holidays.
It needs fiber, real food, and consistency.

Detox teas and cleanses don’t “reset” your gut — they disrupt your microbiome and often make bloating and constipation worse.

A real gut reset =
✔️ Fiber-rich plants
✔️ Polyphenols (berries, olive oil, herbs)
✔️ Fermented foods
✔️ Hydration + regular meals

Feed your microbes. Don’t punish your gut.

Save this before buying a cleanse.

01/01/2026

New year. Same gut goals.
Focus on what actually works — fiber, diversity, consistency.
Your microbiome thanks you. 🦠✨

DigestiveHealth EvidenceBased FiberFirst

12/23/2025

5 gut health myths that actually irritate me as a gastroenterologist 👀

I see these every day — online and in clinic — and they keep people stuck with symptoms they’ve been told to normalize.

MYTH #1: “Bloating is normal — just live with it.”
➡️ REALITY: Chronic bloating is common, but not normal. It often points to issues like SIBO, constipation, food intolerances, or motility problems.

MYTH #2: “Probiotics help everyone.”
➡️ REALITY: Probiotics are not one-size-fits-all. In some people — especially with SIBO — they can worsen gas and bloating. Strain, dose, and timing matter.

MYTH #3: “More fiber is always better.”
➡️ REALITY: Fiber is powerful, but too much or the wrong type can backfire, particularly in IBS or slow gut motility.

MYTH #4: “If your colonoscopy is normal, your gut is fine.”
➡️ REALITY: A colonoscopy doesn’t evaluate the small intestine. Conditions like SIBO, malabsorption, or NSAID-related injury can still be present.

MYTH #5: “NSAIDs are harmless if you take them with food.”
➡️ REALITY: NSAIDs can injure the small intestine, cause ulcers, and even mimic Crohn’s disease — food doesn’t fully protect the gut.

Gut symptoms aren’t random — they’re information.
Evidence-based gut care starts with asking why, not just masking discomfort.

Save this for later and share with someone who’s been told “everything looks normal”.

12/22/2025

This is me reading a capsule endoscopy — a tiny camera traveling through the small intestine of one of my patients, an organ we can’t see fully with a standard endoscopy or colonoscopy and one that’s often overlooked in digestive symptoms.

A few key things many people don’t realize:

• The small intestine is ~20–25 feet long

• It’s the primary site of nutrient absorption

• Bacterial overgrowth here can lead to SIBO, one of the most underdiagnosed causes of bloating

• NSAIDs (like ibuprofen or naproxen) can injure the small intestine and create ulcers that can mimic Crohn’s disease

• Capsule endoscopy helps us evaluate unexplained anemia, bleeding, inflammation, and persistent GI symptoms when other tests are normal.

12/19/2025

Want smoother digestion?
Late-night eating can slow gut motility, worsen reflux and bloating, and disrupt your gut’s circadian rhythm — especially when meals are heavy, fatty, or high in sugar.

Finishing your last meal 2–3 hours before bed and choosing a light, protein-forward option if needed can make a real difference for digestion and sleep. Better digestion often starts with timing, not restriction.

Follow for evidence-based gut health tips that actually work.

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