Watch this video if your colonoscopy prep is not going well…

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I made a video to help with the common problems that people encounter when preparing for a colonoscopy. If you’re having trouble with the taste of the prep, nausea or vomiting from the prep, or the prep just isn’t working and you’re not clear, this video is for you!

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Everyone should know these key facts about colorectal cancer

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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, so I made this infographic to highlight the key facts that everyone should know about colorectal cancer! For much more about this and other important health topics, please visit my informational site Retroflexions.com!

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Fermented dairy products like kefir may reduce the risk of colon cancer!

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Fermented dairy sounds rather disgusting, as the name suggests something akin to spoiled milk, but in reality most fermented milk products are actually quite delicious! Fermented dairy products are foods like yogurt, cheese, sour cream, and kefir among others. The process of fermentation is usually done by bacteria such...

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A Gastroenterologist Cheats on the Colonoscopy Prep

Posted by Frederick Gandolfo MD, on

I’ll just start out by letting you know that I had mixed feelings about posting this. Not because I’m embarrassed to publicly discuss my colonoscopy experience (weirdly enough, I am OK with that part), but because I don’t want to be responsible for people interpreting what I’m about to...

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What Causes Colon Polyps?

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When it comes to colon cancer prevention, the polyp is the key player to know. Colon polyps, called adenomas, are precancerous growths originating from the inner lining of the colon wall. There are other types of polyps in the colon which are not considered precancerous, but for our purposes...

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