Gut health is an essential part of holistic well-being and to make sure that everything is on track, one often opts for wellness supplements. However, in a world where pharmaceutical brands are one of the biggest business industry in the world, it is tough to know what is right and what is not. That is Read More…
Everyone enjoys a few drinks every now and then – however, when it turns into a binge or chronic habit, it is a problem for your health. But where does one draw the line? In this blog, we are going to explore how much alcohol is really good for our bodies and how to manage Read More…
With the advancement of medical science, there are many ways today through which we can gather clues, see, and even monitor our gastrointestinal tract. However, as laymen, knowing the right names and what exactly it does is a bit of an exaggerated expectation. In this blog however, we are taking the initiative to let you Read More…
Testing for colon cancer just got easier. If you don’t already know, Cologuard is a new competing technology for colon cancer screening that is simple and ease of use. It involves no prep, no sedation, and most importantly, its effective. What exactly is Cologuard? Cologuard is a cancer detection test. Specifically, it tests for genetic Read More…
The practice of Kurt Vernon, MD, The GI Guy, is proud to announce that we have received a ‘Tier 1 Designation”, a high quality recognition from one of the nation’s largest health insurers – Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC. BCBSNC Tiered Network utilizes administrative claims data to identify high quality, low cost providers and Read More…
