Precision Digestive Care

Glad halfway-decent berries are back in season . #yogurtbowl #raspberries #eatathome #breakfastideas #highproteinbreakfast

Pro-tip: Force your kids to eat some veggies by putting plenty of chocolate chips in zucchini bread. They won’t be able to resist and neither will you . #zucchinibread #homemadebread #eatveggies #kindofhealthy #longislandny #wholewheatbread

Dumbbells and chalk Did you get out in the sun and move yesterday? What did you do? . #longisland #springtime #dumbbells #homeworkout #getoutsideandplay #nogymnoproblem #dailyworkout

Family workout session in the yard...laughing at something my son was doing off camera Get outside and enjoy the sun and the simple joy of movement! . #familyworkout #chinups #bandworkout #outdoorworkout #longisland #longislandny #nogymnoproblem #setanexample

Closed 2/1/21 due to the snow. We will reschedule all of today’s appointments when we reopen. If you have a procedure scheduled tomorrow, we will contact you later today as the storm evolves. Thank you and be careful out there!

CONSTIPATION! It’s not the most glamorous disease to talk about, but it’s definitely one of the top 5 in the category of Things people see a GI doctor about. From infrequent bowel movements (less than 3-4 times per week up to once every couple of weeks), to hard painful stools, to feelings of incomplete emptying, to severe abdominal pain, gas, and bloating; constipation symptoms run the gamut and can really ruin the quality of one’s life While there plenty of medicatio...ns out there that work, most people with mild-to-moderate constipation prefer natural remedies. -water -exercise -high-fiber diet -avoiding refined carbs and processed foods A recent abstract looked at a few natural remedies for constipation. Fiber in the form of psyllium (12 grams per day) was compared to prunes (100 grams per day or about 12-13 prunes) with the goal of increasing the number of bowel movements per week by just one. Prunes were better tolerated and performed better than the fiber supplement, improving the average number of spontaneous bowel movements from only one per week, to 3.7 per week! So, time to add prunes to your diet, just like your grandparents do? Probably! Can anyone guess the other fruit they tested? Hint, it’s much more exotic than the humble prune... . #gastroenterology #guthealth #prunes #constipationrelief #pooping #huntingtonvillage #huntingtonny #longisland #longislandny #trustmeimadoctor #highfiberdiet See more

Here is my experience, 48 hours from receiving the second dose of Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine: About 8 hours after the shot I began having mild aches and fatigue. Nothing much and knew to expect this because I had similar issues after dose 1. Drank lots of water and went to bed early... About 12 hours after the shot, I woke up with the chills and just felt like crap all over. Had a restless night of chills and subjective fever (didn’t take my temp) and woke up the ...next morning feeling surprisingly bad. Had minor nausea that passed and minor headaches that day. Really fatigued and ended up taking 2 naps during the day (thankfully was not at work). Took Aleve 1 tablet in morning and mid-day just to function. Around 3 PM (about 30 hours after shot) started feeling better but still tired. Hit the hay early again and had a good nights sleep this time. Woke up today, 2 days after the shot and felt COMPLETELY NORMAL! It’s the weirdest thing but it’s like yesterday never happened! I may actually feel better than normal from all that extra sleep. I also woke up today feeling more hopeful towards the future. In 12 days, I will be super-protected from COVID-19, and don’t have to start sweating when confronted by a patient wearing his mask below his nose. I don’t have to worry about getting sick at work and bringing this virus home to my family. I don’t have to weigh the pros and cons of a simple trip to the supermarket with respect to time of day and risk of having someone sneeze on me in the produce section. So in summary, the vaccine is here, studies show it works and is safe, and I got it and am still alive. The day after dose 2 sucked, but was short-lived, and I’ve had worse hangovers (when I was much younger of course ). It’s a small price to pay to protect yourself, your loved ones, and the society we live in. Unless you like living in a masked dystopia that is... . #covidvacccine #moderna #trustmeimadoctor #gastroenterologist #longisland #longislandny #huntington #huntingtonny #huntingtonvillage #sciencerules #itsscience #vaccine #vaccinescauseadults See more

Got my second dose of coronavirus vaccine today and I’m SUPER-EXCITED and thankful!!! I ended up getting the #moderna vaccine because that was the one available the day I was allowed to get shot number one. After the first dose, my shoulder was sore for a few days, and the day after the shot I felt a little achey and run-down, but not enough to really affect anything. The following day (48 hours after shot one) I felt almost normal, just still a wee bit achey, and the da...y after that I was back to normal. I hear that the side effects are worse after the second shot, so we will see how I feel tomorrow. But truthfully, I look forward to it. If I feel like crap tomorrow, that means my immune system is working! That means the vaccine worked and my body is creating antibodies to coronavirus! Plus, if I feel like junk after just the immune response to one of the surface proteins of coronavirus, imagine how bad I would feel if I actually got covid-19!!! Pay a little now or pay a lot later, right? We are fortunate enough to be living in an amazing time period with access to miracle-level science and technology. Don’t throw away your chance: Get the vaccine as soon as you can. It’s the only way out of this mess! Ask me your questions about the vaccine below! . #covidvacccine #vaccineswork #sciencerules #igottheshot #scienceworks #longislandny #longisland #huntingtonny #huntingtonvillage #trustmeimadoctor See more

Enjoy the day, eat a lot of good food, and don’t worry about the calories. There is still a lot to be thankful for this year, so don’t let the madness of 2020 blind you to how much you DO have. . Thanksgiving 2020 is different, but different is OK! (Just don’t get or spread coronavirus! )

My 8-year-old daughter taught me a new word today: Ombré. . What new thing did you learn today? . #learnsomethingnew #useyourbrain #ombré #sunset #fallsunset #oysterbay #longisland #longislandny

Healthy homemade Tomato Corn Bisque! Perfect for chilly nights like these. Plus it’s easy to make! https://mdfitrx.com/tomato-corn-bisque/

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What’s new in diverticular disease? Read my new article about this common, painful, and somewhat preventable illness! Link in bio, or find it at HuntingtonGI.com . #diverticulitis #diverticulosis #diverticulardisease #wholefoods #gutheath #heathygut #antiinflammatorydiet #huntington #huntingtonny #huntingtonvillage #longisland #longislandny #gastroenterology #colonhealth

Sad. Chadwick Boseman died today at 43 years young. Colon cancer diagnosed in his late 30s. His talent will be missed. . As a gastroenterologist, I always say get screened but screening wouldn’t have helped him because he was younger than the recommended screening age. . For all you 45 year olds out there (or older folks) GET SCREENED! If you’re younger and have concerning symptoms, straight-up ask your doctor for a colonoscopy. Colon cancer is no joke.... . #coloncancer #colonoscopysaveslives #ripchadwickboseman #wakandaforever See more

My daughter made these sweet bracelets in Precision colors for the nice ladies in daddy’s office. And one for daddy too . #loombracelet #loombracelets #makestuff #summer2020 #craftygirl #longisland #huntington #longislandny #huntingtonny #huntingtonvillage #daddydaughtertime

I was recently interviewed for an article about colorectal cancer screening using the Cologuard test. Read it at gastroendonews.com . #gastroenterology #gastroenterologist #coloncancer #colorectalcancer #cologuard #longisland #longislandny #huntingtonny #privatepractice #doctorsofinstagram @ Precision Digestive Care

New additions to the kettlebell family Have you been able to find workout equipment anywhere? #kettlebells #homeworkoutprogram #rurogue #mdfitrx

Do you like all this workout and fitness stuff? If so, you will be happy to know that I am close to releasing my new program called MDFITRx! If you are looking to get into better shape and take control of your health, this program is a great place to start! You will get an effective 40-day no-equipment workout plan, solid nutrition advice and some recipes to get you started...but most importantly you will get the psychological tools and tactics needed to MAKE fitness happ...en in the real world. Best of all? It's FREE! Follow us @mdfitrx for more info. I will be posting my fitness-related stuff there from now on, so be sure to follow if you are into that sort of thing! . . . #workouteveryday #consistencyiskey #calesthenics #justdoit #mdfitrx #getafterit #doctor #doctorsofinstagram #longislandny #longisland #huntingtonny #huntingtonvillage #workoutplan #weightlossplans #naturalweightloss #diabeteslifestyle #fattyliver #gerddiet #physicians See more

Some fun in the sun from this weekend I’m launching a free program soon to help people start working on their own heath and fitness...it includes workouts, healthy eating, and a lot of psychology too! Stay tuned! .... . . #workouteveryday #workharder #consistencyiskey #calesthenics #morningworkout #justdoit #mdfitrx #getafterit #doctor #doctorsofinstagram #longislandny #longisland #huntingtonny #huntingtonvillage #lebertfitness #lebertequalizer #weightvest #homeworkout #fitnessprogram See more

Only had 30 seconds to get it done this morning, so this is what I came up with. OK, fine, you got me! It didn’t take 30 seconds...I did 4 sets so it took 2 minutes. Oh no! That’s way too long...now I’m late! Gotta go! . .... . #workouteveryday #workharder #consistencyiskey #calesthenics #morningworkout #justdoit #traininsane #mdfitrx #getafterit #doctor #doctorsofinstagram #longislandny #longisland #huntingtonny #huntingtonvillage #weightvest #legworkout See more

One of my favorite days!

Honey whole wheat bread and a loaf of banana chocolate chip bread for good measure. The whole wheat recipe was amazing and made great sandwich bread...found it on @anoregoncottage If I am going to eat simple refined carbs, I think the less processed the better. It’s best if you make your treats yourself, but it’s cool if someone makes them for you too Just as long as they’re not made in a factory somewhere! . .... . #bananabread #wholewheatbread #bakebread #homemadebread #longisland #longislandny #covidbaking #huntingtonny #eathomemade See more

We are opening the office again for real visits! Telemedicine is still the preferred way to visit for routine issues, but if you NEED to come in we have the proper precautions in place to keep you safe. We will be booking in-person visits on a staggered schedule, so you should never see another patient in the office during your visit. Please call us at 631-350-6077 for more details or to make an appointment! @ Precision Digestive Care