Helicobacter pylori. Heard of it? Most people haven't. It is a bacteria - but not just any bacteria. It's probably 1 of the top 3 most damaging bacteria that humans have to deal with here in the U.S. It is widespread and it is complicit in a high percentage of...

Let’s actually answer this question with some Q+A, starting with this question: Q: What are PPIs and what are they used for?  A: PPI stands for Proton Pump Inhibitor. The purpose of these medications is to reduce the release of stomach acids. And there are varying...

Before we begin to discuss EOE (eosinophilic esophagitis), let’s talk about the immune system and how it works. Most of us have a basic understanding of how our immune system works: If our body is exposed to an infective organism, parts of our immune system will...