What is Gastroparesis? Gastroparesis is known as delayed gastric emptying. The chronic condition affects the muscle contractions that work to pass food along the digestive tract. Gastroparesis is known to be caused by damage to the vagus nerve, which controls the muscles in the stomach. Damage to the nerve results in improper function of the
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Communicate with your doctor from home!
We understand it can be difficult to get in touch with your doctor, and as much as we would like to, we cannot call them any time we have a question concerning our health. That is why we have thought of the next best thing to help you get in direct contact with your gastroenterologist.
Read MoreAre You Underestimating the Power of Fiber?
How much fiber is in your diet right now? Most people can guess, based on how they feel. A high fiber diet helps work toward a healthy, clean and well-functioning digestive tract. If your diet is low in fiber, or perhaps lacking it entirely from one day to the next, then chances are you can
Read MoreWorld Digestive Health Day
Happy World Digestive Health Day! We at inSite take every opportunity to raise awareness and honor every holiday relating to GI health! To help you celebrate World Digestive Health Day, our physicians have put together a guide of lifestyle habits one should adopt. Incorporating a few of these lifestyle changes may help improve digestive discomfort and achieve
Read MoreDoes Stress Cause Peptic Ulcers?
Peptic ulcers are found in a person’s stomach or duodenum (first part of the small intestine), and they can really be a pain. As the most common type of ulcer, peptic ulcers have a reputation for being caused by too much stress – but is this really true? Stress can account for a number of
Read MoreIt’s National Celiac Disease Awareness Month
May is National Celiac Disease Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time for those with celiac disease or those with gluten intolerance to learn more about the condition and the available nutritional choices and to spread awareness of what the condition actually is. There are many misconceptions about celiac disease, some involving whether it even
Read MorePeppermint Oil G.I.
inSite Digestive Health Care strives to be more than a gastroenterology network. We work hard to promote health and wellness in all facets. To help further our efforts, we are now offering Protocol For Life Balance Supplements online and in our clinics! Protocol for Life Balance is an A-rated GMP manufacturer of pharmaceutical grade dietary
Read MoreAcacia Fiber for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
inSite Digestive Health Care strives to be more than a gastroenterology network. We work hard to promote health and wellness in all facets. To help further our efforts, we are now offering Protocol For Life Balance Supplements online and in our clinics! Protocol for Life Balance is an A-rated GMP manufacturer of pharmaceutical grade dietary
Read MoreUsing Exercise to Manage Irritable Bowel Syndrome
If you live with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), you may have heard that exercise can help you manage symptoms and flare-ups. If you have ever picked up a fitness magazine, you know that “exercise” includes a myriad of different categories, and when it comes to treating IBS, not all exercises are created equal. So, if
Read MoreWhich Diet Works Best for Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects about 10-15% of the population, and accounts for a very high percentage of visits to primary care physicians and GI specialists. The disorder impacts the large intestine – causing symptoms of abdominal pain, constipation, bloating, diarrhea, and gas. Because symptoms fluctuate so often, it is difficult to complete thorough and
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