Teamwork between doctors, pharmacists, and patients is key to good healthcare. I love it when my patients tell me they’re satisfied and comfortable with their primary care providers. Many patients feel they have adequate access to, good communication with, and trust in those providers. That’s the way it should be, and that’s what’s necessary to get the best health outcomes from medical care. But way too often, I hear the
Probiotics are among the most commonly used dietary supplements. They’re typically marketed to improve “digestive health”. But what are they? How do probiotics compare to prebiotics? And what are their health benefits? Let’s talk about “digestive health”, and how pro- and prebiotics fit into the picture. Digestion Digestion starts as soon as we put food in our mouth. From chewing and saliva production all the way into the stomach and