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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ( GERD)

Dr. Alexandra Shustina April 18, 2019 No Comments
Put out the fire! By Dr. Alexandra Shustina, DO The feeling the chest is on fire after eating can be from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD. This is affecting more…
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Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth – SIBO

Dr. Alexandra Shustina April 18, 2019 No Comments
By Dr. Alexandra Shustina, DO Bloating, diarrhea, abdominal and discomfort have typically been associated with IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome. These are the same symptoms which can be attributed to…
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The Gut Microbiome

Dr. Alexandra Shustina April 18, 2019 No Comments
Are we more human or bacteria? By Dr. Alexandra Shustina DO The microbiome is the population of organisms (bacteria, viruses, and fungi) which live inside and outside of our bodies.…
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Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

Dr. Alexandra Shustina April 18, 2019 No Comments
An integrative approach to Inflammatory Bowel Disease By Dr. Alexandra Shustina, DO Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are both chronic, inflammatory, autoimmune disorders They can present with diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain,…
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All Disease Begins in the Gut

Dr. Alexandra Shustina April 3, 2019 No Comments
By Dr. Alexandra Shustina, DO “All disease begins in the gut” is a famous quote from Hippocrates, the father of western medicine.  Heartburn, belly pain, and a change in bowel…
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