Welcome to another episode of Happier Healthier with Conway Medical Center. Today, we are sitting down with Dr. Meghan Malone of CMC Digestive Health. March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, so we will discuss why colonoscopies are the best method for colon cancer screening and why you shouldn't fear these procedures. We will also talk extensively about gut health, covering inflammatory lifestyle habits to avoid, the best probiotics, and a wide range of digestive health topics.
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Talking Points:
(01:30) Dr. Malone’s recent hacks for feeling happier and healthier
(01:45) Growing up & background
(05:05) How gastroenterology in Horry County has grown in the the past decade
(05:55) Dr. Malone explains how she uses EUS (endoscopic ultrasound) in the staging and workup of cancers
(06:45) Why colonoscopy for colon cancer prevention & treatment
(07:35) Why not use box tests for screening?
(08:30) What is colonoscopy prep like?
(10:50) The importance gut health has on overall health
(12:00) Common GI conditions
(14:30) Food intolerances vs. autoimmune diseases
(16:00) Gluten
(17:45) Probiotics and gut, brain and overall health
(19:30) Top tips for good gut health
(19:45) The importance of fiber
(21:45) Can googling symptoms negatively affect your gut health?
(23:20) When should you see a doctor for bloating?
(24:00) Probiotic vs. prebiotic
(24:30) Do apple cider vinegar and ginger shots support gut function?
(25:00) Are there any one size fits all approaches to healthy eating?
(26:00) Habits to change for better gut health
(27:00) Healthier substitutions for pain management
(27:45) Dr. Malone’s favorite part of her job
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