Everyone needs to speak to their doctor from time to time. When you are experiencing unpleasant digestive symptoms or have a question for your doctor, getting in touch with them is the key to relief. At Digestive Healthcare Center, we now offer telehealth electronic visits, where you can utilize video-conferencing from your own home to […]
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4 Benefits of Telemedicine
As you may have heard, we are now offering telehealth electronic visits at Digestive Healthcare Center! This service allows you to speak to one of our physicians through the use of video-conferencing – to ask questions, express concerns, and get more information about digestive health. Although this service is not suitable for all medical concerns, […]
Read MoreDr. Gingold Answers Digestive Health Questions Online
Do you ever wonder where to go with questions about your digestive health? The internet isn’t always the best place to look, but it can sometimes be a great place to find insight from doctors and experts. At Digestive Healthcare Center, our very own Dr. Alan Gingold was recently featured in five online healthcare articles, […]
Read MoreCauses of Constipation and How to Cure It
What is Constipation? Constipation is normal for people to experience from time to time. Constipation occurs when one is unable to make a bowel movement or experiences long periods of time between each bowel movement. Someone who also experiences trouble when trying to make a bowel movement or experiences hard, small stools may be described […]
Read MoreWhy Eating Too Much Dairy is Bad for Your Digestive System
Let’s face it, dairy has a special place in a lot of people’s hearts when it comes to food. Some people can’t bear the thought of having their coffee without cream, hamburgers just aren’t the same without cheese, and butter just seems to make everything more flavorful. It’s so popular, in fact, that millions of […]
Read MoreDr. Gingold and Digestive Healthcare Center Featured Online
We are excited to announce that Dr. Gingold was recently featured in four different healthcare articles! Check them out below and be sure to read each to learn more. How Suddenly Can GERD Begin? Many people wonder about the appearance of symptoms of GERD- do they take a long time to appear or can they […]
Read MoreWhat Causes Intestinal Spasms?
The digestive tract is made up of a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube that breaks down food into energy or waste. Food’s journey begins in the mouth and travels down the esophagus into the stomach. When in the stomach, food then breaks down and all excess materials are sent through […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Fiber and Your Diet as You Age
Fiber is a plant-based nutrient that is essential to our body’s health. Besides from its nutritional value, fiber has been known to have anti-aging properties. Older people who ate high-fiber diets were 80 percent more likely to live longer and stay healthier. Here at Digestive Healthcare Center, we’re dedicated to educating you on how and […]
Read MoreWalk in Solidarity and Support Breast Cancer
On October 21st the DHC team and family members had a wonderful time walking in solidarity and support of Breast Cancer in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month!
Read More3 Reasons Why a Young Person May Need a Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy is a medical procedure that allows your gastroenterologist to examine the large bowel for abnormalities. The physician carefully inserts the colonoscope, a flexible tube with a digital camera and light at the end, into the anus to get a better look inside of the colon. A monitor connected to the colonoscope displays a […]
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