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The Power of Probiotics
Published on 2012-05-14 22:55:19
“Good” bacteria? Deep inside our intestines, there’s a complex microbial ecosystem, known as the “gut flora” which we now know contains nearly a thousand species of bacteria which may affect our overall health in unimaginable ways! It has long been recognized that our gastrointestinal system relies heavily on these gut flora or [...] > read more
New Study: Aspirin May Thwart C. Difficile
Published on 2011-10-31 20:35:11
Dr. Rabin Rahmani studies on Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) were featured at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) press conference this October. Dr. Rabin Rahmani is the newest addition to the Brooklyn Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Associates and the Greater New York Endoscopy Surgical Center. Dr. Rahmani currently serves as Director of [...] > read more
Manage your Constipation
Published on 2011-10-04 00:00:18
Constipation is an extremely common problem. Each year millions of Americans visit their doctor for help. A number of factors can influence this: 1- Constipation occurs more frequently as you get older. 2- Constipation may be a side effect of one of your medications. 3- A sedentary lifestyle can contribute. Remember: “If the body doesn’t move, the bowel doesn’t move!”. 4- Dehydration [...] > read more
Understanding Hemorrhoids
Published on 2011-09-14 23:23:08
Hemorrhoids are inflamed and irritated skin containing blood vessels in the anus. They are a very common problem associated with constipation. One in three Americans will seek a physician in their life time for the treatment of hemorrhoids. About 10 million Americans suffer from them right now! While most people do [...] > read more
Too Much Gas, Bloating, and Burping?
Published on 2011-08-28 12:43:10
Does excess gas cause you embarrassment and discomfort? You may feel that you pass a lot of gas, or just suffer from bloating and crampy abdominal pain. You may feel this pain in areas where gas can become trapped, such as in bends in the colon, which occur naturally in the [...] > read more
Treating the Patient, Not the Ailment: A Message from Dr. Baradarian
Published on 2011-07-01 17:14:05
The way medicine is often practiced is to diagnose the ailment and then treat the ailment. It is rather impersonal and doesn’t take in the full impact and ailment has on a human being. Brooklyn Gastroenterology and Endoscopy is different. They look > read more
Free From Gluten Yet? Celiac Disease vs. Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance
Published on 2011-05-19 14:20:01
As awareness about gluten has spread across the nation, we have received an influx of questions about Celiac Disease. The fact is less than 1% of the US population is known to suffer from Celiac, while it’s estimated that 10% or more suffer from a > read more
Processed Foods You Could Do Without
Published on 2011-02-24 16:28:55
Eating processed food can cost you more than you think, in terms of money and your own health. There’s a special beauty in cooking your meals, and the benefits from it can led you to a healthier and happier existence. If you don’t take good care > read more
What is Gastritis?
Published on 2011-02-17 10:00:44
50% of the world population suffers from Gastritis. As an inflammation, irritation, or erosion of the mucous coat of the stomach wall develops, Gastritis can lead to the disruption of digestion, decrease of working capacity, and a marked feeling of f > read more
The Value of Liver Biopsies
Published on 2011-02-14 15:50:09
The best way to diagnose symptoms caused by abnormal liver function is to have a liver biopsy. Hepatitis, gastritis, cirrhosis and pancreatitis are only a few diseases that can be triggered as a consequence of abnormal liver function and the best way > read more
Natural Antioxidants: The Best Guardians for Your Body
Published on 2011-02-02 15:30:54
It’s never a pleasant feeling when we look ourselves in the mirror and discover cell damage and excessive dry skin all around our faces. Similarly, when we feel out of breath right after walking a flight of stairs or having a big and indulgent lunc > read more
A Gastroenterology Doctor in Brooklyn
Published on 2011-01-17 13:05:22
It’s often a confusing and frustrating experience when your digestion, bowel movements, and general gastroeintestinal health seem to be delivering less-than-the-best results. The source of the discomfort and, in some cases, pain is hard to pin > read more
A New Year, A New Look at Dieting
Published on 2011-01-04 14:37:23
We have become a large, amorphous American mass of calorie counters. The main objective in many cases is to jettison one thing or another, whether it be total calorie count, fats of all forms, or carbohydrates in an attempt to align yourself with gas > read more
Glutens Could Be Contributing to Celiac Disease Rise
Published on 2010-12-22 11:27:57
A new study that involved 141 adult subjects is contributing to the ongoing debate on whether a diet filled with glutens can lead to symptoms of Celiac Disease. Published in the ACS Journal of Proteome Research, the study revealed that many of the pe > read more
Top 10 Fiber Filled Breakfast Cereals
Published on 2010-12-15 09:42:26
We all know we should eat more fiber. We all know the childhood song about beans (“beans, beans, they’re good for your heart..etc”). So why do we so often neglect to include fiber in our diets? One of the best ways, and most advertised ways, to > read more
Aspirin Can Significantly Aid in Colorectal Cancer Discovery
Published on 2010-12-09 10:00:36
It’s been all over the news in recent days. For years aspirin has been a tried and true way to help prevent heart attacks and heart disease, but new data is coming to light that could increase the intake of aspirin further. It’s being discovered > read more
The Thanksgiving Meal
Published on 2010-11-30 11:08:13
This past weekend we traveled and gathered with people who we love and care about. In addition to the warm company of family and friends there’s some sort of meal served smack dab in the middle of that long holiday weekend we all just experienced. > read more
Shortening the Length of Diarrhea
Published on 2010-11-16 14:19:32
At some point or another in almost everyone’s life diarrhea rears its ugly head. For most of us it is only a temporary, but extremely uncomfortable, inconvenience. It can be caused by food that we are having trouble digesting, a bacterial infection > read more
New, Less Invasive Colorectal Cancer Tests Being Developed
Published on 2010-11-09 08:47:52
There is a new colon cancer DNA stool test being developed by researchers at the Mayo clinic. The real breakthrough here is that it would provide the first real non-invasive way to test for colorectal cancer. The procedure, known as a DNA methylation > read more
Patient and Gastroenterologist Communication
Published on 2010-10-27 11:42:47
For many, noticing signs of a developing gastrointestinal illness might initially feel uncertainty as to how to handle the situation, or even embarrassment. Not communicating with your physician about issues that might be construed as embarrassing or > read more