The Gut Doctor
Neil D. Parikh, MD
Dr. Neil D. Parikh, a community gastroenterologist in Connecticut, discusses common gut topics in a patient-friendly manner. He interviews fellow GI specialists to provide a better understanding for the general public and medical providers. He also includes episodes on food as medicine as the worlds of culinary medicine and gastrointestinal health intertwine. Please note that this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please discuss all health questions and concerns, including any pertinent information on this podcast, with your healthcare provider.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Gut Doctor episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Gut Doctor for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Gut Doctor episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Food as Medicine: the Mediterranean Diet
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04/26/22 • 10 min
Dr. Parikh and registered dietician Jamie Allers discuss one of the most well studied diets: the Mediterranean Diet. They discuss what the diet entails, diseases that may benefit from it, and potential adverse effects. Jamie also touches on the anti-inflammatory nature of the Mediterranean diet and potential GI benefits. Finally she comments on other anti-inflammatory strategies.
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Helicobacter Pylori with Rohit Singhania, MD
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06/07/22 • 11 min
Drs. Parikh and Singhania discuss Helicobacter pylori which is a highly prevalent bacteria that can affect almost anyone. They discuss symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment options. They also discuss what can happen if Helicobacter pylori is left untreated.
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IBD Overview with Rohit Singhania, MD
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05/24/22 • 18 min
On this episode of the Gut Doctor podcast, Dr. Parikh speaks with Dr. Rohit Singhania. Dr. Singhania provides a patient-friendly general overview of inflammatory bowel disease - both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. They discuss causes, symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment options.
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Stopping your PPI
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11/22/22 • 8 min
In today's Gut Doctor episode, Dr. Parikh reviews how and when he tries to get his patients off proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). While there are some very important reasons you need to remain on PPIs, not all patients need them forever. Dr. Parikh provides tips on how to get off the medication in collaboration with your provider.
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Hemorrhoids with Kevin Jo, MD
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02/16/22 • 9 min
In this episode of the gut doctor podcast, Dr. Parikh talks with Dr. Kevin Jo as they discuss hemorrhoids: what they are, how they present, and how we can manage them.
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02/04/22 • 13 min
In this food as medicine series episode, Dr. Parikh welcomes back Jamie Allers, a registered dietician with Hartford Healthcare's Digestive Health Center. They discuss two popular weight loss strategies: intermittent fasting and low carb diets.
Exercise and Gut Health with Jeff Weiser, MD
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02/21/23 • 16 min
Dr. Jeff Weiser, a gastroenterologist and avid cyclist, explains how exercise can affect one's GI tract. He not only shares benefits to specific GI diseases but also details some common adverse GI issues that can be seen with exercise. He tells Dr. Parikh what motivates him to exercise and highlights both the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation Team Challenge (www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/) and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Ride (www.jdrf.org/) as great exercise opportunities for providers and patients.
Colorectal Cancer
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03/01/22 • 10 min
Since March is colon cancer awareness month, Dr. Parikh discusses colorectal cancer. He addresses the increasing incidence, the risk factors, the protective factors, symptoms of CRC, the new screening age of 45, and briefly reviews the various screening modalities.
AI in GI with Michael Wallace, MD
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02/13/24 • 18 min
In this episode of the Gut Doctor podcast, Dr. Michael Wallace, Professor of Medicine and Director of Digestive Research and Innovation at the Mayo Clinic in Florida, discusses current and future applications of artificial intelligence in the field of GI endoscopy.
Food as Medicine: Yogurt
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01/11/22 • 6 min
In this food as medicine series episodes, Dr. Parikh discusses yogurt and its benefits to the GI tract.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Gut Doctor have?
The Gut Doctor currently has 87 episodes available.
What topics does The Gut Doctor cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Medicine, Gut Health, Podcasts and Gastroenterology.
What is the most popular episode on The Gut Doctor?
The episode title 'Helicobacter Pylori with Rohit Singhania, MD' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Gut Doctor?
The average episode length on The Gut Doctor is 16 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Gut Doctor released?
Episodes of The Gut Doctor are typically released every 13 days, 11 hours.
When was the first episode of The Gut Doctor?
The first episode of The Gut Doctor was released on Jan 11, 2022.
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