African cuisine offers a treasure trove of foods that naturally support digestive health. Long before modern nutritional science emerged, African communities developed dietary practices that promoted gut wellness through generations of traditional knowledge. These time-tested foods contain probiotics, fiber, and…
Colonoscopy remains one of the most effective cancer screening tools available in modern medicine. Despite its proven ability to save lives, many people avoid or delay this procedure due to misconceptions, embarrassment, or fear. Understanding what colonoscopy involves, why it…
Environmental changes are transforming the world at an alarming pace. These shifts influence ecosystems, food systems, and human health. One area that is experiencing a significant impact is digestive health. The digestive system is highly sensitive to external conditions. As…
You drink water throughout the day. You carry a water bottle everywhere. You’ve hit your eight-glass target. Yet you still feel dehydrated, experience constipation, or notice your energy flagging. Sound familiar? As a gastroenterologist, I frequently encounter patients who are…
Your liver is one of the hardest-working organs in your body, performing over 500 vital functions every single day. From filtering toxins out of your bloodstream to producing bile for digestion, metabolizing nutrients, and storing essential vitamins, your liver deserves…
You’ve heard it countless times: “Drink eight glasses of water a day.” It’s one of the most common health recommendations, and for good reason—proper hydration is essential for virtually every bodily function. But here’s something that might surprise you: simply…
If you feel like you’re constantly battling stomach discomfort—bloating after meals, cramping, nausea, or unpredictable bathroom trips—you’re not alone. One of the most common complaints I hear as a gastroenterologist is: “Doctor, it seems like everything I eat upsets my…
Walk down the supplement aisle of any pharmacy, and you’ll be bombarded with probiotic products promising to revolutionize your gut health. From capsules and powders to probiotic-infused snacks and beverages, these “good bacteria” supplements have become a multi-billion dollar industry.…
Remember when you could eat pizza at midnight, wake up feeling fine, and never worry about weight gain? Or when skipping the gym for a few weeks didn’t seem to matter much? If those days feel like a distant memory,…
Every week, I have conversations that break my heart. I sit across from patients who have just been diagnosed with colon cancer—cancer that could have been prevented if they had come in for screening earlier. They often tell me they…
Dr. Preetha Thomas is a specialist physician and medical gastroenterologist. She assists with diseases of the digestive organs, including the stomach, bowels, liver, and gallbladder. At this practice, we strive to provide comprehensive care for digestive diseases with compassion and integrity. Let us help you focus on rebuilding your gut health.
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