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  Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders affect millions of Americans. In fact, one in four people experience symptoms that limit their daily activity. These are some of the most common diseases we see today, says Kamran Ayub, MD, a gastroenterologist with Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital. Although these conditions are common, many people still dont discuss them even with their doctors. Having GI symptoms, like heartburn and abdominal cramps, isnt normal and shouldnt be something you just tolerate, Dr. Ayub says. After an initial assessment, a doctor will usually prescribe medication in addition to lifestyle changes. To help treat GI conditions, H-2 receptor blockers and proton pump inhibitors are often used. Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital is one of the few institutions in Illinois to offer TIF and a procedure called endoscopic ultrasound. Endoscopic ultrasound uses endoscopy and ultrasonography to diagnose and stage several GI cancers, including those of the esophagus, stomach, lung, pancreas and rectum. This procedure provides high-resolution images of the GI tract under real time, which allows us to obtain samples from possible tumors more effectively, Dr. Ayub says. Part of Adventist Midwest Healths philosophy is treating the whole person. Dr. Ayub says this is important in every aspect of health care, but especially crucial when treating patients with GI disorders. Because lifestyle choices, like smoking, can contribute to symptoms, we often need to look at underlying causes <b>...</b>
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  FACING PANCREATIC CANCER with Dr. A...
  FACING PANCREATIC CANCER Prominent Oncologist and Fearless Pancreatic Cancer Patient Offer Inspiration in Recognition of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month Until the recent spike of high-profile pancreatic cancer cases among luminaries, such as US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and actor Patrick Swayze, the disease received little media attention. Yet, the latest report from the American Cancer Society suggests a compelling reason to take notice. In the US, the number of pancreatic cancer diagnoses and deaths continues to rise notably each year. Of those diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, only one in four survives one year and one in twenty lives for five years. Despite this discouraging news, advances in pancreatic cancer treatments are helping some patients live longer with this disease. These patients are spreading hope by beating the odds and demonstrating that life continues in the face of advanced cancer. As Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month approaches this November, interview an acclaimed oncologist and an inspiring pancreatic cancer patient. Diagnosed nine months ago with advanced stage disease, Elaine Gardner continues to serve as a non-denominational preacher, actively exercise, attend car shows and ride Harleys with her husband. Elaine cherishes the time she spends with her two grown daughters and looks forward to returning to work full-time this month. INTERVIEW: · Allyson Ocean, MD, Jay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal Health, Weill Cornell <b>...</b>
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  preop® Patient Education GI Endosc...
  bit.ly or bit.ly - Patient Education - www.preop.com Patient Education Company Your doctor has recommended that you have an upper GI endoscopy. But what does that actually mean? An upper GI endoscopy is a diagnostic procedure used by your doctor to inspect the inside of your throat, esophagus, stomach and upper intestine. While it's considered a surgical procedure, endoscopy does not involve an incision. Instead, your doctor will pass a flexible tube, called an endoscope through your mouth and into your stomach and digestive tract. Patient Education This tube has a tiny video camera mounted on its tip, it also contains a small tool used for taking tissue samples. Because the passageway from the mouth to the opening of the small intestine is usually unobstructed, your doctor can use the endoscope to inspect the entire upper half of your digestive system. Patient Education Reasons for undergoing an upper GI endoscopy vary. You may have been suffering from one or more of a number symptoms - including weight loss, abdominal pain, chronic heartburn or indigestion, gastritis, hiatal hernia, trouble swallowing, pain caused by an ulcer or other problems associated with the stomach and digestive system. Some gastrointestinal symptoms can be warning signs of serious medical problems and you should take your doctor's recommendation to have an endoscopy very seriously. Luckily, the vast majority of medical problems diagnosed by endoscopy are treatable and you should look forward to <b>...</b>
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  Jerry Brunetti 10-24-09 02of20...
  Healing Our Land, Our Bodies, and Our Communities, a presentation by Jerry Brunetti. Jerry Brunetti works as a soil and crop consultant primarily for livestock farms and ranches, assisting these operations as they transition away from petrochemical inputs towards adopting the practices necessary for organic food production. In addition, he works towards improving crop quality, livestock performance, and animal health that results in human health and other benefits from organic farming. Jerry was an animal science major at North Carolina State University prior to running a cow/calf operation in West Virginia. He also worked as a marketing director, who supervised milk quality at the National Farmers Organization in the Northeast for five years. In 1979, he launched Agri-Dynamics, Inc., his consulting firm, where he still works. Jerry has been a regular speaker at numerous conferences throughout the United States, Australia, and Europe on topics that include soil fertility, animal nutrition and livestock/ human health. You can do an Internet search on his name and turn up a number of videos, papers, books, transcripts, and cd's. Jerry was diagnosed with lymphoma and given less than 6 months to live a number of years ago. He did the research and experimented with some obscure alternative and holistic techniques, and managed to heal himself of the cancer. He often speaks to audiences about the relationship of Food as Medicine and Farm as Farmacy. Jerry bridges natural and <b>...</b>