by Dr. Halim Charbel | Jan 21, 2023
Our gut has more profound effects on our health than we may know. Our large intestine houses trillions of microorganisms from bacteria, viruses, and fungi, which are called the gut microbiome. These organisms can influence everything from our metabolic health and...
by Dr. Halim Charbel | Jan 17, 2023
Salmonella infections are one of the most common types of food poisoning. It is a bacterial disease that targets the intestinal tract, mainly the small intestine where the bacteria live inside the intestines of humans and animals, and human infection occurs when you...
by Dr. Halim Charbel | Oct 31, 2022
Have you been recently diagnosed with high cholesterol? Well, you are not alone. Almost 2 in 5 American adults have high cholesterol, making this a common issue, but that does not mean you should take it lightly; instead, it may be time to start taking charge...
by Dr. Halim Charbel | May 30, 2019
The great diet debate for weight loss now has a new contender on the field! The newest research shows that when it comes to weight loss, it may be how processed your food is that really matters. When it comes to weight loss, whole foods beat out processed foods by a...
by Dr. Halim Charbel | May 5, 2019
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects about 15% of the world’s population or 1 in 7 people worldwide. IBS is one of the most common GI conditions seen by gastroenterologists. Although IBS does not typically cause intestinal damage,...