Did you know that everyone has hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are collections of veins under the skin inside anal canal and outside of the anus. When these veins become swollen and irritated, they can cause symptoms such as itching, pain, pressure, mucus discharge, and...
WHAT IS FIBER? Fiber is a substance founds in foods such as grains, fruits, and vegetables. There are 2 kinds of fiber. One kind is called “soluble fiber” and is found in fruits, oats, barley, beans, and peas. The other kind is called “insoluble fiber” and is found in...
Another October has come and gone, and with its passing goes our ritualistic wearing of pink—all things pink! And, so too goes our acutely focused awareness of breast cancer. But breast cancer is not taking the next 11 months off. It is not waiting a year to raise its...
By Dr. Kelly Krier If you knew that the majority of deaths from colorectal cancer could be prevented if every adult 50 years or older got tested, would you do it? Unfortunately, that message falls on deaf ears for millions of us. March is colon and rectal cancer...
Cancer is a disease of abnormal cell growth because of DNA genetic mutation. Uncontrolled growth of cancer cells leads to organ failure and death. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most frequent cause of cancer death. It is estimated that over 135,000 new cases of...