"Leaky gut syndrome" has been in the health news lately. Doctors and researchers are still learning about this syndrome, what causes it and how to best treat it. There's no question that your gut has a huge impact on your overall well-being—so it's worth it to learn about ways to improve your gut health. What is leaky gut syndrome? Your gut (specifically, your intestines) has an inner lining made of specialized cells. These cells form a barrier between your gut and the rest of your body. The barrier is not completely impenetrable, which is a good thing—otherwise, nutrients from the foods you

"Leaky gut syndrome" has been in the health news lately. Doctors and researchers are still learning about this syndrome, what causes it and how to best treat it. There's no question that your gut has a huge impact on your overall well-being—so it's worth it to learn about ways to improve your gut health. What is leaky gut syndrome? Your gut (specifically, your intestines) has an inner lining made of specialized cells. These cells form a barrier between your gut and the rest of your body. The barrier is not completely impenetrable, which is a good thing—otherwise, nutrients from the foods you

Bariatric surgery can be a life-changing procedure for individuals who have morbid obesity and have struggled to lose weight and keep it off. Our team coordinates care for bariatric surgical candidates leading up to their procedure and support them as they navigate life after surgery, so they can live with greater energy, comfort and confidence. What is Bariatric Surgery? Also known as weight-loss surgery, bariatric surgery is a medical procedure that is used to help people with a body mass index for 35 or greater lose a significant amount of weight. It works by making a person’s stomach

Bariatric surgery can be a life-changing procedure for individuals who have morbid obesity and have struggled to lose weight and keep it off. Our team coordinates care for bariatric surgical candidates leading up to their procedure and support them as they navigate life after surgery, so they can live with greater energy, comfort and confidence. What is Bariatric Surgery? Also known as weight-loss surgery, bariatric surgery is a medical procedure that is used to help people with a body mass index for 35 or greater lose a significant amount of weight. It works by making a person’s stomach

Bariatric surgery can be a life-changing procedure for individuals who have morbid obesity and have struggled to lose weight and keep it off. Our team coordinates care for bariatric surgical candidates leading up to their procedure and support them as they navigate life after surgery, so they can live with greater energy, comfort and confidence. What is Bariatric Surgery? Also known as weight-loss surgery, bariatric surgery is a medical procedure that is used to help people with a body mass index for 35 or greater lose a significant amount of weight. It works by making a person’s stomach

Do you ever feel like you're moving through your days on autopilot? Are you always thinking ahead to all the chores that need to be done around the farm, instead of focusing on what you're doing at the moment? Do you frequently react strongly to other people or situations instead of thoughtfully responding? These common experiences indicate a lack of awareness, or mindfulness, in your day-to-day life. What does science say about mindfulness that you, as a farmer, can you use to feel healthier and more joyful? What is mindfulness? Researchers and doctors define mindfulness as the state of being

Do you ever feel like you're moving through your days on autopilot? Are you always thinking ahead to all the chores that need to be done around the farm, instead of focusing on what you're doing at the moment? Do you frequently react strongly to other people or situations instead of thoughtfully responding? These common experiences indicate a lack of awareness, or mindfulness, in your day-to-day life. What does science say about mindfulness that you, as a farmer, can you use to feel healthier and more joyful? What is mindfulness? Researchers and doctors define mindfulness as the state of being

Do you ever feel like you're moving through your days on autopilot? Are you always thinking ahead to all the chores that need to be done around the farm, instead of focusing on what you're doing at the moment? Do you frequently react strongly to other people or situations instead of thoughtfully responding? These common experiences indicate a lack of awareness, or mindfulness, in your day-to-day life. What does science say about mindfulness that you, as a farmer, can you use to feel healthier and more joyful? What is mindfulness? Researchers and doctors define mindfulness as the state of being

Do you ever feel like you're moving through your days on autopilot? Are you always thinking ahead to all the chores that need to be done around the farm, instead of focusing on what you're doing at the moment? Do you frequently react strongly to other people or situations instead of thoughtfully responding? These common experiences indicate a lack of awareness, or mindfulness, in your day-to-day life. What does science say about mindfulness that you, as a farmer, can you use to feel healthier and more joyful? What is mindfulness? Researchers and doctors define mindfulness as the state of being

AIDS—acquired immunodeficiency syndrome—is a disease caused by a virus known as Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Identified initially in the 1980s, it used to be a fatal disease. Thankfully, the world has seen dramatic improvements in the prevention and treatment of this disease over the last few decades. That said, there is still a lot of work we can do to reduce the stigma faced by people who test positive for HIV, and to improve equal access to care for our friends and neighbors living with this diagnosis. Join us as SIU Medicine honors World AIDS Day on December 1st and discover three