by Vincent Pedre M.D. | Jun 25, 2020 | Blog
This little known and misunderstood hormone could be the missing link in balancing runaway cortisol levels. I’m really excited to dive into telling you about this secret hormone superpower, but first, let’s review… In my last blog, I talked about how...
by Vincent Pedre M.D. | Jun 19, 2020 | Blog
We all know that stress is a big trigger of gut unhappiness. With everything that is happening in the world right now, every virtual patient I am seeing is experiencing higher-than-normal levels of stress that can manifest in many different ways: irritable bowel...
by Vincent Pedre M.D. | May 28, 2020 | Blog
As we tread lightly through a new reality of measured social distancing, infection prevention, and economic uncertainty, stress has risen to the forefront of many people’s lives. This month’s theme is immuno-resilience. In this third blog post in the series, we...
by Vincent Pedre M.D. | May 19, 2020 | Blog
Adding real, whole, nutrient-rich foods is the ideal way to strengthen the gut and immune system. But as I discussed in my last blog, what you avoid consuming is equally important to better support the gut and build your immuno-resilience. Over time,...
by Vincent Pedre M.D. | May 12, 2020 | Blog
“Whatever is going around the office, I’m almost certain to get,” my 42-year-old patient Melinda told me during our first consultation. Along with digestive issues such as bloating and constipation, Melinda struggled with allergies and chronic sinus...