NIEC Blog is gone
In case you haven’t noticed, NIEC is long gone having been acquired by Kootenai Health in 2013. No more interesting blog posts. Sorry.
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Shorter Colonoscopies Linked to Higher Cancer Intervals
Colonoscopies that take longer are linked to lower cancer rates, according to findings published in Gastroenterology. Source: Shorter Colonoscopies Linked to Higher Cancer Intervals If you are going to have a colonoscopy for cancer screening, make sure it is done … Continue reading →
Extra antioxidants may make little difference in lifespan | Reuters
Extra antioxidants may make little difference in lifespan | Reuters. Remember, health does not come in a pill. Eating healthy foods, exercise, and limiting/eliminating tobacco, alcohol, etc. are far more important to health than any supplement could ever be.
Continue reading →The Nuts and Seeds of Diverticulosis | Consultant360
The Nuts and Seeds of Diverticulosis | Consultant360. Diverticular disease is common in western societies and may be more related to weight, activity, and smoking than diet Avoiding seeds, nuts, and high residue foods is “old school” and without a … Continue reading →
How to banish the bloat – Courant.com
How to banish the bloat – Courant.com. This is a very common problem and this article has some good advice.
Continue reading →USPSTF: Evidence for Supplement Use Lacking
USPSTF: Evidence for Supplement Use Lacking.
Continue reading →Fecal Microbial Transplantation May Treat Ulcerative Colitis
Fecal Microbial Transplantation May Treat Ulcerative Colitis. We’ve been having great success with FMT for Clostridium difficile infection, and now this offers hope for UC patients as well. Data is preliminary, but promising.
Continue reading →Can exercise detoxify the body? Health experts are skeptical | Reuters
Can exercise detoxify the body? Health experts are skeptical | Reuters. Depends on what you mean by “detoxify”. Of course, the best option is to not “toxify” in the first place. Eat healthy foods from your local farmer/rancher/hunter, don’t drink … Continue reading →
Two Questions For Your Doctor Before A Colonoscopy : Shots – Health Blog : NPR
Two Questions For Your Doctor Before A Colonoscopy : Shots – Health Blog : NPR.
Continue reading →Two Questions For Your Doctor Before A Colonoscopy : Shots – Health Blog : NPR
Two Questions For Your Doctor Before A Colonoscopy : Shots – Health Blog : NPR. You should ask more than two, but those are two key factors. You should also ask if your physician is board certified in Gastroenterology , … Continue reading →