While our intestinal bacteria can withstand a lot, stress, poor diet (one high in sugar, alcohol and processed foods) and numerous medications (especially antibiotics) can cause an imbalance of bacteria and weaken the immune system. Probiotics can help you get back on track and feeling better faster. What Are Probiotics and What Do They Do? […]
Since the late 1990s, there has been an increasing prevalence of patients being admitted to hospitals for the treatment of diverticulitis. But what exactly is diverticulitis, and who does it affect? Recently, we spoke with our own Dr. Adeyemi Lawal, a board certified Gastroenterologist at WakeMed, who helped set the record straight. What is Diverticulitis? Diverticulitis […]
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