Most people have been on alert about BPA for a long time. It’s been removed from baby bottles, flagged on food containers, and discussed as a hormone disruptor for years now. And for good reason. Research has repeatedly linked BPA...
SIBO, short for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, is one of those conditions many patients live with for years before they ever hear the name. I know because I diagnose it frequently.People are relieved to hear that they have SIBO because...
Bamboo isn’t just for pandas anymore. A new academic review suggests that eating bamboo, specifically bamboo shoots, may offer real health benefits, including better blood sugar control, reduced inflammation, improved digestion, and antioxidant support. That’s a surprise to many, especially...
When I sit across from someone newly diagnosed with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, the first thing I usually notice isn’t their lab results. It’s the look of confusion, often mixed with relief and fear. Relief that there’s finally a...
A new study suggests Crohn’s disease may leave warning signs in the blood years before symptoms ever appear. That’s a big deal for a condition that’s often diagnosed only after significant intestinal damage has already occurred. Researchers at Sinai Health...
Every January, I’m reminded how deeply people want to feel better. They want more energy… fewer aches… better labs. And they want a body that works for them, not against them. That desire to change almost always shows up in...
Dr. Wiggy has often spoken about how fasting and caloric restriction can help boost various aspects of health.A new study is adding an important piece to the blood sugar puzzle, and it has to do with how cutting calories can...
One of the themes I repeat over and over with patients is this idea that food isn’t just fuel it’s information (information medicine). Every bite you take is sending signals to your gut, your immune system, your nervous system, and...
Dr. Wiggy has written extensively about alcohol over the years.And he doesn’t do that from a place of fear or judgment, but from a clinical reality he sees every day. In articles like How to Curb Alcohol Cravings and Alcohol’s...
