Best Reflux MD Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 506: Anti-Aging and IVOLV Superhuman Wellness @drlizcruz 18:01

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Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they continue interviewing Naturopath Alvin Harbour from IVOLV Superhuman Wellness. Learn what Alvin has created to help you with anti-aging protocols. Dr. Cruz along with many individuals from around the world fly in to Peoria, AZ to take advantage of the unique blen…

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CSID: Congenital Sucrase Isomaltase Deficiency 9:50

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This week Dr. Islam takes a look at a condition the medical field is only recently getting a better understanding of: CSID, congenital sucrase isomaltase deficiency. Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammd X:…

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Episode 505: Low Energy Levels and IVOLV Superhuman Wellness @drlizcruz 17:09

11d ago17:09

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Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they continue interviewing Naturopath Alvin Harbour from IVOLV Superhuman Wellness. Learn how stress and low energy levels can affect your health and what Alvin has created to help you perform a whole body reset. Dr. Cruz along with many individuals from around the wo…

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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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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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Episode 504: Introducing Alvin Harbour and IVOLV Superhuman Wellness @drlizcruz 20:22

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Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they introduce one of Dr. Cruz's newest favorite people - Naturopath Alvin Harbour from IVOLV Superhuman Wellness. Alvin has a clinic in Peoria, AZ that Dr. Cruz has been visiting for the last 6 months and she is so excited to share what she has been doing and how it'…

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Special Guest: Lacey Meeks MSN 57:25

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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

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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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Ep.98 MCAS, POTS, EDS, with Neurogastroenterologist Zachary Spiritos MD, MPH 1:07:19

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Ep.98 MCAS, POTS, EDS, with Neurogastroenterologist Zachary Spiritos MD, MPH by Erin Kenney, MS, RD, LDN, HCPBy Erin Kenney, MS, RD, LDN, HCP

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Episode 503: Fecal Transplant and South Park @drlizcruz 14:50

25d ago14:50

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Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they discuss a recent episode of South Park that focused on fecal transplants. Yes, putting someone else's poop in your butt is a real thing. Find out why someone would even consider something like this and how much it can help. Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/O…

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

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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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Episode 502: Biome It's All the Buzz @drlizcruz 13:34

1M ago13:34

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Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they discuss the new buzzword everyone has been hearing about "Biome". What is a biome and why is everyone talking about it? Find out why it's so important to have a healthy biome and how to keep it in tip top shape. Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zuuXGXEGMSA D…

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

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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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Ep. 97. Cholesterol- What Role Does Diet Play_ A root cause approach 36:58

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Ep. 97. Cholesterol- What Role Does Diet Play_ A root cause approach by Erin Kenney, MS, RD, LDN, HCPBy Erin Kenney, MS, RD, LDN, HCP

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Episode 501: Hawaii Trip and Big Changes @drlizcruz 18:00

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Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they discuss their recent trip to Hawaii to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary and the closing of the practice. Find out what they did on their trip and what happened when they got home. Lots of changes all around for the whole family. Watch us on YouTube: https…

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Episode 499: Wake Up America: Anti-Inflammatory Skin Meds @drlizcruz 10:15

2M ago10:15

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Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they continue their Wake Up America series by discussing anti-inflammatory skins medicines. Anti-Inflammatory medicines like Motrin, Advil, Naproxen, etc. are a GI doctors worst nightmare. They cause inflammation in the gut, including bleeding ulcers. Many people thin…

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

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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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Episode 500: Meds from Mexico @drlizcruz 15:49

2M ago15:49

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Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they discuss if it's safe to get your meds from Mexico. Medical tourism is on the rise, especially with how expensive things are getting here in the US. Many are already crossing borders for procedures and medicines. Learn why the medicines in Mexico are cheaper and i…

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

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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

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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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Episode 498: Complications of Colonoscopy - Travis Barker Pancreatitis @drlizcruz 16:09

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Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they discuss the different complications of having a colonoscopy. We have several listeners that are scared to get their colonsocopy due to what happened to Travis Barker back in 2022 post colonoscopy. Learn why his situation and any situation you are using to deter y…

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Episode 497: GI Focus: HPV / Anal Warts @drlizcruz 21:06

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Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they continue their GI Focus series on HPV and Anal Warts. Learn what HPV is and how many different strains there are, anal warts being one of them. Find out how you get anal warts, and if you have them why you should get them removed and the safest way to do it. Ther…

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

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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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Presenting "Clues with Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore": A Crime House Original 1:24:40

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Crime House has a new original show, “Clues.” Every Wednesday, join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take you deep into the world of the most notorious crimes ever — where a single clue can crack a case wide open. From shocking murders to serial killers, “Clues” dives into all the forensic details and brilliant sleuthing of the world's …

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

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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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Episode 496: Official Practice Closure @drlizcruz 20:12

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Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they celebrate another life milestone, the closure of Dr. Liz Cruz Partners in Digestive Health - their medical office in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Cruz puts a wrap on her medical practice by thanking her patients for trusting her with their care for close to 18 years. Sh…

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

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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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Episode 495: Wake Up America: Vaping @drlizcruz 14:47

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Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they continue their Wake Up America series by discussing vaping. Find out what vaping is, who is doing it and how damaging it can be to the body. There are many people vaping today, thinking it is healthier than smoking, when there is nothing healthy about it. Find ou…

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

3M 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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Episode 494: What Dr. Oz Thinks About Probiotics @drlizcruz 15:42

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Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they discuss Dr. Oz, what he's up to today and what his take is on probiotics. Find out why Dr. Oz should be on the top of your radar when it comes to Medicare, Medicaid and Obamacare. Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fX1RLqM4V1s Dr. Cruz is a Board Certified Gas…

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What's Really Causing Your Reflux? 13:58

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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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Episode 493: The Pressures of Drinking Alcohol @drlizcruz 11:30

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Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they discuss the pressures others put on us or we put on ourselves to drink alcohol in social settings. Find out what to do to manage those pressures if you don't want to drink. Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YeJaUHE6io0 Dr. Cruz is a Board Certified Gastroente…

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

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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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Ep. 96. Low Fiber vs Low Roughage Diets 12:26

3M ago12:26

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Ep. 96. Low Fiber vs Low Roughage Diets by Erin Kenney, MS, RD, LDN, HCPBy Erin Kenney, MS, RD, LDN, HCP

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Episode 492: Work Hard to Stay Soft @drlizcruz.com 22:48

3M ago22:48

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Join Liz Cruz M.D. and Tina Nunziato, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, as they discuss the idea of happiness. Hear about a meditation app called Insight Timer that has been a great tool for Tina recently. Learn how you can live a happy life but incorporating just a few simple things into your day. Especially the idea of working hard to stay…

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

3M ago34:48

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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…