Posts fromFebruary 2018
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How To Keep You And Your Children Healthy This Winter
The cold temperatures, the dry air, and the pestering viruses cause winter to be a key season for illnesses like the stomach bug, cold, and flu. Add the toys and crayons your child is sharing at school and we’ve given bacteria an open arena to...
+Read MorePosted on: 02/23/2018 | Gut Health, Pediatrics -
The Danger of Dietary Supplements
You are in the majority if you regularly take vitamins and supplements, but did you know herbal or dietary supplements are on the rise? Most people take daily supplements in an attempt to stay healthy, boost energy before they hit the gym, or even...
+Read MorePosted on: 02/19/2018 | Liver -
Butts and Guts 5K–Colon Cancer Awareness For The Jackson Area
At GI Associates, we take colorectal cancer seriously. That’s why every March, during Colon Cancer Awareness Month, we strive to raise awareness of colon cancer screenings and how preventable colorectal cancer is. If found early, colon cancer has...
+Read MorePosted on: 02/12/2018 | Cancer -
Has Gluten Been Wrongly Accused?
Eating gluten-free is a health trend that has skyrocketed in America over the last ten years, even among people who have not been diagnosed with celiac disease. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye that is known to cause bloating,...
+Read MorePosted on: 02/05/2018 | Celiac Disease