by Vincent Pedre M.D. | Aug 13, 2021 | Blog
The summer months are a great time to reduce our consumption of meat and dairy in favor of a more plant-based diet — yes that means beans too — for several reasons: Meat is harder to digest on the hot summer days and sits like a brick in the stomach; The produce...
by Vincent Pedre M.D. | Aug 6, 2021 | Blog
[Hint: It’s Not What We Thought] In the last decade alone, we’ve learned so much about the gut, the microbiome, and how to eat in ways that support the health of both. That said, the world of gut health science is fast-paced and constantly changing, with new things...
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by Vincent Pedre M.D. | Jul 30, 2021 | Blog
I’ve been practicing medicine for over 20 years, and since the beginning, my belief was that improving health has to be grounded in nutrition — including shopping local + organic. For that reason, I’ve always found it interesting how detached we are from the sources...
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by Vincent Pedre M.D. | Jul 23, 2021 | Blog
We hear all the time that we should buy organic food, especially produce, but have you ever wondered why? There are a number of reasons, but as “America’s Gut Doctor” the reason that sticks out to me the most is to protect our gut. Not many people know this, but...
by Vincent Pedre M.D. | Jul 16, 2021 | Blog
With the pandemic seemingly under control summer is in full swing, and that means the beaches are packed, the farmer’s markets are bustling, and many of us are enjoying long days in the sun. Summer is a magical time of year, but if there’s one health condition that...
![What Your Doctor Never Told You About Acid Reflux [Hint: It’s Not a Deficiency of OTC Antacids]](https://1wxzfk27olgz4bdg1u3omh2c-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/What-Your-Doctor-Never-Told-You-About-Acid-Reflux-1920x1280-1-1080x675.jpg)
by Vincent Pedre M.D. | Jul 9, 2021 | Blog
Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a condition that affects as many as 60 million Americans. And you can probably imagine, as a gut health doctor, I see patients with GERD on an almost daily basis. This condition is often dismissed...
