H. Pylori with Dr. Vivian Abenaa Asamoah: Rational Wellness Podcast 407

Dr. Vivian Abenaa Asamoah discusses H. Pylori with Dr. Ben Weitz.
In this episode of the Rational Wellness Podcast, host Dr. Ben Weitz dives deep into the topic of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) with Dr. Vivian Asamoah, a board-certified gastroenterologist specializing in integrative and functional medicine. They discuss how H. pylori, a bacteria present in the stomach of a significant portion of the world’s population, can be both a friend and a foe. The conversation covers detection methods, such as stool antigen tests and urea breath tests, and treatment options ranging from conventional antibiotics to natural remedies like mastic gum and NAC. They also explore the implications of H. pylori on various health conditions, the importance of personalized treatment strategies, and the evolving guidelines on eradication and management. Tune in to learn more about this complex organism and how it affects gastrointestinal health.
Dr Vivian Abenaa Asamoah is a board-certified Gastroenterologist who combines conventional and Integrative Medicine. She went to the University of Geneva Medical School and did a residency and fellowship in Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at John’s Hopkins. You can find out more about her at HoustonGastroInstitute.com

Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure. Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.