Best Dr Sameer Islam Podcasts (2025)

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Concierge Medicine? What is it - who's it for - is it the future of medicine? 41:17

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1d ago41:17

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In this episode, Dr. Islam welcomes a special guest to the pod, Dr. Jacob Reddick MD. Dr. Reddick is the co-owner of Preferred MD, a concierge medicine practice. He outlines what concierge medicine is, the benefits, the challenges, who it's for and whether it's the future of medicine! PreferredMD.net 806-785-0600 Let's Talk About Poop! Website: htt…

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Special Guest: Lacey Meeks MSN 57:25

7d ago57:25

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In this episode, Dr. Islam visits with Lacey Meeks of Farwell Family Healthcare to discuss the adventure of owning her own practice, the future of health and wellness management, hormone therapy and much more. Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram…

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Fatty Liver Disease Deep Dive 27:48

8d ago27:48

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This week, Dr. Islam takes a long look at fatty liver disease, what has now become the most common cause of liver cirrhosis in the United States. He begins with a patient case study (2:16) who suffered from MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatitic liver disease and formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease). He also gives practica…

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Your Brain is Messing With Your Gut: The Gut-Brain Axis 29:35

15d ago29:35

29:35

This week, Dr. Islam examines the relationship between the brain and gut, or the gut-brain axis (1:45). He gives you the five things you need to know about the gut-brain axis (10:24)) and eleven practical tips to improve both your gut and brain health (17:25). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Faceboo…

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Let's Talk About [Prostate!] - Special Guest: Pranav Sharma, MD 1:07:01

22d ago1:07:01

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This week Dr. Islam welcomes in Dr. Pranav Sharma, a Board Certified Urologist, to the podcast (1:07). Together they discuss the dangers and treatments of prostate cancer, the importance of prostate screening, testosterone replacement therapy, and more! Dr. Islam also takes a closer look at esophageal cancer, including the warning signs to look for…

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Special Guest Pod: David Long, MD - Lubbock Cooper Health Center 45:02

1M ago45:02

45:02

In this episode, Dr. Islam visits with Dr. David Long. Dr. Long has practiced family medicine for 15 years in the Lubbock area. They discuss hormone replacement therapy(6:00), GLP-1's(19:17), and the success of drive-up clinics (25:00). He also shares his story of opening his own successful private practice in the middle of the pandemic (29:20). Le…

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Life After Gallbladder Removal: Managing Your Gut After Cholecystectomy 22:12

1M ago22:12

22:12

This week, Dr. Islam takes a long look at managing your life and gut following the removal of your gallbladder, or cholecystectomy. He provides a patient case study (1:04), what exactly happens to your digestive system following your gallbladder removal (12:00), and what foods he recommends following your cholecystectomy (16:12). Let's Talk About P…

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Fix Your Gut Naturally! How to Use Food as Medicine 36:17

2M ago36:17

36:17

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into using food as medicine for your gut. He discusses a recent patient case study (2:01), the immense benefits of blueberries on your gut (16:28), the mysterious benefits of ginger (23:13) and not all bread is bad for your gut (30:57). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerI…

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Fatty Liver Disease! Everything You Need to Know 49:55

2M ago49:55

49:55

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into fatty liver disease and everything you need to know about this relatively under-discussed, but important health topic. Everything from NAFLD, MASLD, patient case studies and tips, it's all here! Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook…

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Bloating! Everything You Need to Know to Fix Your Bloat 30:17

2M ago30:17

30:17

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into bloating. He discusses a case study of a patient that suffered from bloating (1:28), he provides some tips on how to combat your bloat (16:22), and how castor oil may be able to help as well (24:03). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.fac…

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Special Guest Pod: Kobie Benham, NP - Snyder Family Healthcare 54:21

2M ago54:21

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Dr. Islam welcomes a fellow West Texas healthcare provider, Kobie Benham, owner of Snyder Family Healthcare. They discuss what it's like to practice medicine in a rural community, owning your own practice, the explosion of hormone replacement therapy and much more. Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Fa…

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The Constipation Episode: Everything You Need to Know to Get Going and Flowing 41:03

2M ago41:03

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This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into the world of constipation. He begins with a patient case study (2:44). He also gives five easy tips to improve your constipation (20:39), foods to avoid (24:33) and he discusses the benefits of Dragon Fruit when it comes to constipation (32:39). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com You…

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What's Really Causing Your Reflux? 13:58

3M ago13:58

13:58

This week Dr. Islam uses a patient's experience (1:02) with acid reflux as a backdrop for the causes (2:09), testing (7:36) and treatments (9:21) for reflux. Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammd X: @Sameer…

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Look Out Below: Hemorrhoids, Itching, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction 32:00

3M ago32:00

32:00

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive down below! He begins with a case study from a patient who was struggling with pelvic floor dysfunction and hemorrhoids (2:45). Next he takes a look at why you may be having an itchy bottom and how you can prevent it (13:52). Also he goes over the most common hemorrhoid myths he hears (19:43), and he goes more …

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The Reflux Episode - Everything You Need to Know About GERD, Reflux, Heartburn 34:48

3M ago34:48

34:48

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into everything you need to know about GERD, reflux and heartburn. He begins with a patient case study (1:55). He then give five effective ways to help manage your GERD (19:15), he debunks some common acid reflux myths (24:01), and has five drink recommendations for your reflux (30:56). Let's Talk About Poop! W…

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IBS - Everything You Need to Know About Irritable Bowel Syndrome 33:12

3M ago33:12

33:12

This week Dr. Islam takes an extensive dive into IBS. He begins with an IBS patient case study (2:05). He also takes a look at the most common causes of IBS (16:37), foods he recommends to help with your IBS symptoms (21:00), and five changes you can make in your life to help with your IBS (25:10). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgas…

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Is Your Mental Health Affecting Your Gut? + Sleep & Exercise's Roles in Gut Health + Treating H. Pylori 30:34

4M ago30:34

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This week Dr. Islam focuses on some surprising lifestyle choices that can have a huge influence on your gut health. First he takes a look at the relationship between the gut and mental health, or the gut-brain axis (2:21). Next he explores how sleep impacts your gut health, digestion and the balance of your microbiome (8:20). He then discusses how …

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Functional Medicine, Yay or Nay? + GI Super Fruit + Ginger's GI Benefits + Gluten Intolerances 31:22

4M ago31:22

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This week Dr. Islam covers a wide variety of topics, beginning with a discussion around functional medicine (0:35). He also dives into some GI topics, including his favorite super-fruit for gut health (6:18). He also dives into the long list of benefits of ginger on your health and why you should incorporate it into your diet (13:04). Finally, he s…

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Colon Cancer Awareness + Hormones Messing with Your Gut? + GI's Role in Immune Health 28:12

4M ago28:12

28:12

This week Dr. Islam tackles a variety of topics beginning with colon cancer awareness month (0:40 ). He gives tips like when you need to get a colonoscopy, things to avoid in your everyday life, and warning signs. He also discusses the GI tract's role in immune health and the relationship between the two (5:26), also how your gut health may be play…

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Are GLP-1's Wrecking Your Gut? + Fix You Gut After Antibiotics + Managing IBS 28:07

4M ago28:07

28:07

This week, Dr. Islam covers a variety of GI topics, including how popular GLP-1's like Ozempic and Wegovy may be affecting your gut health (0:39). He also has some tips you can do to manage IBS (8:37), information you need to know about the relationship between the gut and the brain (16:23), and his five-step approach to getting your gut back on tr…

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AI's Role In Medicine + Why Is Your Poop Floating? + How Vaping Affects Your Gut + Eating the Rainbow 24:34

4M ago24:34

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This week Dr. Islam tackles a variety of GI topics as well as the medical field overall. He begins with his thoughts on the role of artificial intelligence in medicine (0:32). He also explores the benefits of eating a diet that's rich in color (5:54). He gets to the bottom of why you may be having floating stools (10:05). And how vaping may affect …

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Quit Fasting Wrong! + Improving Your Gut Today + How to Eat with H. Pylori 23:11

5M ago23:11

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This week, Dr. Islam covers a variety of topics, starting with the surprising breakout of measles in West Texas (0:40). Also he gives you the best foods to eat and avoid if you're dealing with H. pylori (5:30), he discusses the five biggest mistakes people make when fasting (11:25), and effective ways to heal your gut naturally (17:33). Let's Talk …

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Why Is Your Poop Floating? + These Foods Are Making Your Constipation Worse + Tips for UC Flares 27:14

5M ago27:14

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This week Dr. Islam tackles a variety of topics, beginning with a brief book review of Outlive by Peter Attia (0:38). He also takes a look at foods that can actually make your constipation symptoms worse (5:27), what floating stools mean for your health (13:34), and tips for dealing with your ulcerative colitis flares (19:31). Let's Talk About Poop…

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The Worst Foods for Your Liver + Easy Fixes for GERD + Silent Reflux? 22:21

5M ago22:21

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This week Dr. Islam covers a variety of topics. He begins with a few easy tips to help you out during cold & flu season (1:13). He also gives some easy tips to help combat your GERD (3:58), a deep-dive into silent acid reflux (8:59), and the five worst foods for your liver health (13:24). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com Yo…

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You're Probably Fasting Wrong + Simple Fixes for Bloating + Best Foods After Your Cholecystectomy 22:29

5M ago22:29

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This week Dr. Islam dives into a number of topics, starting with new studies linking alcohol and obesity to cancer (0:33). He also gives some simple tips to help fix your bloating (5:51), five common mistakes people make when fasting (10:33), and the best foods to help your digestion after gallbladder removal (16:24). Let's Talk About Poop! Website…

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Itchy Bottom + Clay Colored Stool + Fixing Fatty Liver Disease 25:24

6M ago25:24

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This week Dr. Islam returns from vacation with some tips on how to handle your resolutions for 2025 (1:06) as well as a variety of GI topics, including clay colored stools (5:16), dealing with an itchy bottom (11:43), and fixing your fatty liver disease (17:04). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Faceb…

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Coffee Enemas + Foods for IBS + Hiatal Hernias 17:10

6M ago17:10

17:10

This week Dr. Islam hits a number of GI topics, starting with the growing trend of coffee enemas (0:55). He also takes a look at foods that can help if you're dealing with IBS (6:42), and how to deal with a hiatal hernia (11:01). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sam…

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RFK's Plan for Processed Food + What's Up With Green Poop? + How to Live Longer! 19:03

6M ago19:03

19:03

This week Dr. Islam takes on a wide range of GI topics, starting with Robert Kennedy Jr.'s plan to get America healthier (0:54). He also takes a look at the benefits of a predictable morning dump (6:06), how normal is it to have the occasional green poop (9:39), and how to easily improve your longevity (13:00). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https…

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Health Scares for Randy Moss and Jamie Foxx + Dealing with Esophagitis + Common Reflux Myths 40:54

7M ago40:54

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This week Dr. Islam checks in a few topics that have been in the news, including the recent cancer diagnosis of NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss (2:26). He also dives into the lengthy health scare of Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx (7:34). He also discusses a few GI topics including esophagitis (13:01), natural ways to improve your digestion (26:21), and he…

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Mushrooms in Coffee? + Gut Warning Signs + How to Heal Your Gut 22:27

7M ago22:27

22:27

This week Dr. Islam tackles a wide variety of topics for you starting with the much-talked-about fad of medicinal mushrooms in coffee (0:53). Also he takes a look at how you can use food as medicine (5:00), other natural ways to heal your gut (11:21), and warning signs you should watch out for in your gut health (16:26). Let's Talk About Poop! Webs…

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What Causes IBS? + Tips for Fatty Liver Disease + Dealing with Rectal Bleeding 27:36

7M ago27:36

27:36

This week Dr. Islam hits on a variety of GI topics including trauma-induced constipation (1:08), practical tips for maintaining a healthy liver (4:26), the top causes of IBS (10:35), and the causes and treatments for rectal bleeding (15:20). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.face…

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James Van Der Beek's Colon Cancer + Fixing Your Diarrhea, Constipation, Fecal Impactions 22:38

7M ago22:38

22:38

This week Dr. Islam discusses a number of topics including James Van Der Beek's stage three diagnosis of colon cancer (0:54). He also touches on a number of issues that he deals with in his clinic like fecal impactions (4:23), tips for dealing with diarrhea (11:06) and fixing your constipation naturally (16:04). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: http…

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All You Need To Know About Probiotics 18:25

8M ago18:25

18:25

This week Dr. Islam takes a long look at probiotics (1:33). He examines the benefits of probiotics (3:38), food vs. supplements (5:36), things to consider when getting a supplement (7:25), which probiotic supplements you should consider for a variety of ailments (10:25), and he gives tips for supplement use (13:20). Also, he answers your submitted …

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Fixing Inflammation + Natural Constipation Remedies 22:41

8M ago22:41

22:41

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into fighting inflammation. He takes a look at the causes (2:07), foods that help trigger inflammation (4:06), foods that help combat inflammation (6:36), and simple tips to fight inflammation (10:37). Also he takes a look at natural remedies for constipation (12:23) and foods that great for gut health (18:35).…

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The IBS Episode! 23:05

8M ago23:05

23:05

This week Dr. Islam goes on a deep dive on all things relating to irritable bowel syndrome. Foods you should avoid when you have IBS (1:14), foods he recommends when you have IBS (7:03), the brain's involvement in IBS (10:03), how stress can affect your IBS (13:00), IBS's relationship to colitis (14:01), the role probiotics and prebiotics can help …

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Sharting + Controlling Acid Reflux + Fiber Deep Dive 32:26

8M ago32:26

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This week Dr. Islam takes three deep dives into a wide variety of topics. First, he tackles all you need to know about fiber (1:20), the types of fiber (5:28), how to incorporate soluble fiber (7:10), his recommended fiber supplements (10:50), and his overall recommendations for your fiber intake (11:50). He also takes a deep dive into how to natur…

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Ultimate Guide to Gut Health 28:53

8M ago28:53

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This week Dr. Islam takes a long look at fixing your poor gut health (1:14), non-GI symptoms that you have bad gut (6:27), causes for a poor gut (10:05), and tips to fix it (14:46). Also he takes your questions on ulcerative colitis flares (20:27), how to detox your gut (23:00), and fixing your itchy butt (25:47)! Let's Talk About Poop! Website: ht…

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Gut Guide to Gallbladder Removal 20:41

9M ago20:41

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This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into the gallbladder (1:25). Why some people need it removed (2:36), issues that can arise after removal (6:08), lifestyle recommendations after removal (14:37), food recommendations (16:31), and foods to avoid (18:10). Also, he answers your questions on gallbladder removal (19:27). Let's Talk About Poop! Websi…

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Gut Health and Aging 24:17

9M ago24:17

24:17

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into the effects of aging on your gut health (1:04) and tips on how to help keep your aging gut healthy (7:51). Also, he takes a look at the questions you should be asking about your gut microbiome (11:51), how often you should be pooping (17:30), and how to deal with excess gas (22:03). Let's Talk About Poop! …

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Are Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Destroying Your Gut? 17:22

9M ago17:22

17:22

This week Dr. Islam takes a long look at non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and how they affect the gut (1:20), their side effects (2:41), the risk factors (9:01), and tips for NSAID use (11:39). Also, he answers your questions as well from his livestream! Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD…

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Gastroparesis + Excess Burping + Chronic Nausea 33:25

9M ago33:25

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This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into gastroparesis (2:55), how it's diagnosed (5:42), how to manage it (11:10), and your questions on gastroparesis (16:54). Also he takes a look at how to deal with excess burping (19:25) and chronic nausea (27:08). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: htt…

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Fatty Liver Disease + Fixing Your Itchy Bottom 32:01

10M ago32:01

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This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into the most common cause for liver failure in the U.S., fatty liver disease (2:32). He examines the causes of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (4:29), how it's diagnosed (5:30), how it's treated (9:47), a new FDA approved breakthrough drug to help with fatty liver disease (14:20), and your questions on fatty…

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Crohn's & Ulcerative Colitis Deep Dive 29:08

10M ago29:08

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This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD. The differences and similarities between Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis (1:23), diets that may help with both (8:23), the differences between IBD and IBS (16:18), the relationship between stress and IBD (18:28), and how IBD can affect your social life (20:43). He…

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Cologuard Review + Protein Farts + Alkaline Water for GI + Food Allergies vs Food Intolerances 30:59

10M ago30:59

30:59

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into the differences between food allergies and food intolerances (2:24). Also he discusses a number of other topics including alkaline water for gut health (11:00), foamy stools (16:53), protein shake farts (21:25), Cologuard reviews (25:54), and how to deal with mixed constipation/diarrhea symptoms (28:08). L…

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Probiotic Sodas Legit? + Gastritis Deep Dive + IBS Triggers 26:36

10M ago26:36

26:36

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into gastritis (2:13). Foods to combat gastritis (4:20) and foods to avoid (6:50). He also takes a look at IBS trigger foods and when to see a doctor (9:06), the new craze of probiotic sodas (18:27), and anal cancer (22:24). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Faceb…

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Fix Your Microbiome + Constipation Breakthroughs + Artificial Sweeteners 29:07

11M ago29:07

29:07

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into the gut microbiome. How to know when something is wrong (1:36) and tips on how to fix it (7:00). Also he explores painful swallowing, or odynophagia (11:02), the latest medical breakthroughs for treating constipation (15:30), 13 simple ways to add in more fiber into your diet (19:13), do artificial sweeten…

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Best Herbs for Weight Loss + Exposing TikTok Diets + Microbiome Tips 29:28

11M ago29:28

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This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into how to help (and hurt) your gut microbiome (2:36). He also investigates a new diet fad on TikTok (9:55), how to deal with post-infectious IBS (14:12), anal fissures (18:01), 13 natural herbs and spices to help with weight loss (22:52), and how to combat excess farting (27:22)! Let's Talk About Poop! Websit…

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Healthy (and Unhealthy) Foods for Your Gut + Senna + Lactose Intolerance 26:10

11M ago26:10

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This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into the gut microbiome and its functions (1:50), foods that help your microbiome (5:37) and foods that hurt your microbiome (9:28). Also he dives into lactose intolerance (13:16), the benefits of the herb senna (18:10), protein shakes on your gut (20:49), and the new FDA approved blood test for colon cancer (2…

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IBS vs. IBD + Fatty Liver Disease + Hydration 14:27

11M ago14:27

14:27

This week Dr. Islam takes a look at several GI topics that he deals with everyday in his clinic at Lubbock Gastro. -Hydration and its importance to the GI tract (1:16) -The differences and similarities of IBS and IBD (6:08) -Fatty Liver Disease (11:09) Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https…

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Leaky Gut + Oatmeal + Colon Polyp Causes 14:37

12M ago14:37

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This week, Dr. Islam takes a long deep dive into leaky gut syndrome (1:20). What causes it (3:42), how do you know if you have it (4:45), and how it's treated (7:10). Also, he takes a look at the wonders of oatmeal to help with constipation (9:24), and the causes of colon polyps (10:54). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com You…