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Hunterdon Gastroenterology Summer 2018 Healthy Bites Digest How to deal with hemorrhoids No one really wants to talk about Hemorrhoids. However, three out of four adults will experience this condition in their lifetime. Pain, itching, irritation and bleeding may all be signs of hemorrhoids and the embarrassment of talking to anyone about this can beRead more

Hunterdon Gastroenterology is proud to introduce the newest doctor to our team! Devi Patel, M.D. joins our practice July 16th, 2018.   Dr. Patel’s education began at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in Piscataway, NJ. She completed her residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA and has recently completed her Fellowship at CopperRead more

February is National Heart Health Awareness Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. The good news? It is also one of the most preventable. Making small changes in your habits can make a real difference to your ticker. Some of those changes include: ChooseRead more

Every year over 30% of Americans resolve that they are going to lose weight in the coming year. Unfortunately only about 9% of them feel that they have succeeded by the end of the year. Carrying extra weight around can negatively impact your health. If you’re carrying extra pounds, you face a higher-than-average risk ofRead more

One of the best things about this time of year is the holidays! But what happens when the weeks leading up to the holidays result in stress? A result of stress can be overeating as well as indigestion. Not only does overeating result in unwanted calories and weight gain but it can wreak havoc onRead more

Excessive gas can strike at some of the worst possible times — during a big meeting, in a crowded elevator or even on a first date. Good news is, you’re not alone. Gas happens to everyone and is rarely ever serious. There are even things you can do to help reduce gas. You may beRead more

Though many of us have been told to eat more fiber, many don’t really understand what that means. What is fiber exactly, and how can you incorporate it into your diet? Dietary fiber is a substance — abundantly found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes — that your body can’t digest or absorb. YouRead more