Month: April 2017

WHAT IS CROHN’S DISEASE? Crohn’s disease is an autoimmune disease, which means that the body overreacts to substances or tissues in the GI tract that it does not recognize as its own. This results in uncontrolled inflammation of the digestive tract, anywhere from the mouth to the anorectal area. What are symptoms of Crohn’s disease?…

Those suffering with serious digestive health issues know how hard it can be to constantly regulate which types of foods they consume. A long list of foods—including dairy products, some fruits and vegetables, wheat, rye, corn syrup and artificial sweeteners—can potentially create such problems in susceptible people. To help patients better navigate through their food…

Our physician, Dr. Nickowitz was mentioned in Huntington Hospital's newsletter! Dr. Nickowitz As highly dedicated medical professionals in the field of gastroenterology, we make it our mission to create awareness regarding the highly important colonoscopy for those 50 years or older! Turning 50 is a big milestone in a person’s life, particularly in regard to…

Happy Digestive Health! Through simple lifestyle changes, you can achieve optimal digestive health and reduce digestive discomfort. To help our patients reach their optimum health and desired weight, our physicians have put together a guide of lifestyle habits one should adopt! These include: 1. Eat small, frequent meals. To achieve optimal digestion, top nutrition associations…