Living Well Blog Filter Results By Allergy/Immunology Bone Health Brain Health Concierge Medicine Dermatology Diagnostic screenings Diet & Nutrition Emotional Wellbeing Endocrinology Geriatrics Gut Health Heart Health Infectious Disease Insurance & Medicare Lifestyle Longevity MDVIP Clinical Studies MDVIP Wellness & Prevention Model Men's Health Personalized Medicine Preventative Medicine Prevention Primary Care Sleep Health & Disorders Weight Management Women's Health Apply Filter Probiotics And Their Effect On Overall Gut Health By Layne Lieberman, MS, RDN, CDN, LDN May 23, 2023 Have you heard the terms “gut health,” “microbiome,” and “probiotics” but still don’t really know what they mean? You’re not alone. Nearly half of Americans (47%) in an Ipsos/MDVIP survey… See more 5 Gut Health Myths May 22, 2023 Gut health is garnering a lot of attention, as research continues to show its importance to overall health. Yet, the flood of information online about improving digestive health can make it hard to separate fact from fiction. In this video, MDVIP Chief Medical Officer Dr. Andrea Klemes and… See more Food Allergies and What You Can Do About Them By Dr. Andrea Klemes May 7, 2023 When I was in school growing up in New York, hardly anybody had food allergies. Nobody sat alone at an allergy table, and peanut butter was practically cuisine du jour. A lot has changed.Today, food allergies affect a growing number of American adults – about 2 percent. They cause 30,000 emergency… See more Your Microbiome Is Key to Gut Health March 20, 2023 What are we referring to when we talk about a healthy gut or digestive system? It’s a combination of several factors such as: An ability to digest foods and absorb nutrientsAn effective and healthy immune systemAn absence of illnesses in the gutA thriving, balanced composition of… See more Your Guide to Probiotics and Prebiotics in Food March 20, 2023 Our gastrointestinal tract needs probiotics and prebiotics to create an environment where communities of beneficial bacteria can flourish. And while you may be tempted to use daily over-the-counter probiotic and prebiotic supplements, your diet is the best source of both.… See more Science-Based Ways to Improve Gut Health March 20, 2023 Many things you can do to improve your general overall health and wellbeing are also proven to positively impact gut health. These include lifestyle efforts like getting regular exercise, eating less sugar, reducing stress and quitting smoking. But there are additional specific things you can… See more Gluten May Not Be A Trigger For Your IBS By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES March 15, 2022 Irritable bowel syndrome, often known as IBS, is a complex condition that affects the large intestine, causing abdominal pain and digestive issues. It’s believed that the root of IBS… See more Can Functional Nutrition Help Improve Your Health? By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES August 20, 2021 Interest in functional medicine is on the upswing; in fact, it’s a wellness trend of the 2020s. But what is functional nutrition? And how can it help you?What is Functional Nutrition?Functional nutrition stems from functional medicine – a branch of medicine based on the belief that… See more Heartburn Medication Linked to Increase Risk of Pneumonia By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES July 12, 2018 One of the drugs commonly prescribed to control frequent acid reflux, or GERD, has been linked to pneumonia in older adults, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. … See more What’s the Connection Between Gut Biomes and Inflammation? June 13, 2018 Over the last few years inflammation has become public enemy number one. And with good reason. It’s been linked with chronic diseases, autoimmune disorders, musculoskeletal pain and mental health issues. As more and more studies about gut health are published, it seems inflammation is the catalyst… See more Load More Leave this field blank