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The Specific Carbohydrate Diet is an elimination diet that removes certain types of carbohydrates. It is a very strict grain free, lactose free, and sucrose free diet. This diet is targeted for those with gastrointestinal disorders, including IBD, IBS, Crohn’s...
Adaptogens are a class of herbs that help your body resist and build a tolerance to emotional and physical stress. According to The American Institute of Stress, 33% of people report feeling extreme stress. The physical effects of stress on your body can affect your...
The glycemic index (GI) is a tool used to promote better blood sugar management. This is done by giving a value to specific foods for how much they will increase blood sugar levels. Many things can affect a food’s GI including nutritional composition, cooking method,...
Carbohydrates constitute one of the 3 major macronutrient components of our diet. Low Carbohydrate diets ( LCD) are a group of dietary interventions where carbohydrate consumption is restricted. The goal of a LCD is to improve overall health and support weight...
Your liver is an amazing organ. It works to clean toxins and helps filter your blood by clearing away old blood cells and processing foreign substances like medications and alcohol. People who experience a decline in liver health often experience a decline in the...
March is Colon Cancer awareness month. At Victoria Gastroenterology, we dedicate our efforts in increasing the awareness for this cancer prevention Please take a few minutes to look through the attached PowerPoint for some facts about colon cancer...
