October 2026 – How Does Food Sensitivity Work?
Food sensitivity testing has become a common tool for identifying dietary triggers behind chronic symptoms, yet many people remain unclear on what the process actually involves. Unlike food allergies,…
July 2026 – Colonoscopy for Rectal Bleeding: Los Angeles GI Doctors Explain When to Get It
Noticed blood after a bowel movement? Before you dismiss it as “probably just hemorrhoids,” consider this: research shows four warning signs commonly appear months before an early colorectal…
July 2026 – What Are SIBO Symptoms? LA Gastroenterologist Reveals Testing Options
If you’ve been diagnosed with IBS but still struggle with relentless bloating and unpredictable bathroom habits, there’s a surprising chance you’re dealing with something else entirely—and a simple breath…
January 2026 – Could Capsule Endoscopy Be a Good Way to Look for Flukes or Worms?
Capsule endoscopy can detect intestinal helminths such as hookworm, tapeworm, and Ascaris within the small bowel, but it is not reliable for all worms or flukes, particularly those residing…
June 2025 – Circadian Biology, Genomics, and the Microbiome: Why This May Be the Missing Link in Your Health Plan By Dr. Mima MD | Founder, MIMANSA In collaboration with LA Integrative GI
As a physician specializing in functional medicine, circadian biology, and personalized genomics, I often see patients who have implemented healthy habits—but still struggle with fatigue, digestive distress, hormonal…
April 2025 – COMPARISON BETWEEN FAR-INFRARED & INFRARED SAUNAS
Far-infrared (FIR) radiation and infrared radiation are both parts of the electromagnetic spectrum, but they differ in wavelength ranges and, consequently, in their interactions with biological tissues. Infrared radiation…
April 2025 – Learn about “Good & Bad” Skin Products Ingredients
The following information on holistic skincare has been sourced from the references listed below: PubMed (links to: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov) National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). (links to: https://www.niehs.nih.gov) EWG…
February 2025 – How Stress Affects Digestion: The Gut-Brain Connection Explained
In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an unavoidable part of daily life. While we often associate stress with mental and emotional strain, its impact on the body—especially digestion—is…
February 2025- Gut Health: How Environmental Toxins and WildFires Fuel Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
In recent years, the growing prevalence of wildfires, especially in regions like California, has sparked widespread concern about the health consequences of smoke exposure. While much attention has been…
February 2023- Heidelberg pH Test -Bile Reflux
The Heidelberg pH Diagnostic test analyzes the ACID PUMPING cells of the stomach, to determine if there is an abnormally low, or abnormally high, stomach acid pumping issue. The…