by Vincent Pedre M.D. | Apr 14, 2021 | Blog
If you’ve ever gone shopping for protein powder, there’s a good chance you felt overwhelmed by all the options. Whey, soy, pea, collagen, egg, rice….how are you supposed to know which one is the best? To make your choice even more complicated, you’ll also see...
by Vincent Pedre M.D. | Apr 7, 2021 | Blog
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common gastrointestinal disease in the world, with a prevalence of about 15 percent. That means one out of seven people will be diagnosed with IBS at some point in their lives. I was one of them. Plagued by digestive issues...
by Vincent Pedre M.D. | Mar 24, 2021 | Blog
When you think about “super ingredients” for your skin, there’s a good chance your mind immediately jumps to vitamin C, collagen, retinol, hyaluronic acid, vitamin E or the dozens of other ingredients that always seem to find their way into luxury skin care products....
by Vincent Pedre M.D. | Mar 17, 2021 | Blog
Do you or does someone you know have rosacea? It’s a common skin condition that typically manifests as redness in the center of the face, especially around the nose and anterior cheeks, but it can also affect the forehead and chin. It often causes visible blood...
by Vincent Pedre M.D. | Mar 10, 2021 | Blog
When we think about acne, many of us assume this pesky skin issue is something that’s confined to our awkward teenage years. That is, until we find ourselves struggling with breakouts in our 30s, 40s, or even 50s and 60s. This type of acne, called adult acne, can be...
by Vincent Pedre M.D. | Feb 24, 2021 | Blog
Have you ever heard the term “leaky gut” and been unsure of what it actually means? In a healthy gut, the food you eat is broken down by your stomach and the nutrients are then absorbed through your intestinal wall to be circulated in your bloodstream to...
