The Flush

In this episode of The Flush, we're talking about one of the most common digestive conditions affecting millions of Americans: GERD, also known as acid reflux. Hosted by Julianna Hallman and Dr. Chris Shaver of Birmingham Gastroenterology, we're joined by special guest Dr. Raj Parikh to discuss GERD, what causes it, and why so many people struggle with symptoms like heartburn, regurgitatio...

In Episode 2 of The Flush , we’re diving into one of the internet’s favorite health topics right now: “leaky gut” and the explosion of gut health advice all over TikTok. Hosted by Julianna Hallman and Dr. Chris Shaver of Birmingham Gastroenterology, we break down what people actually mean when they say they have leaky gut, whether it’s a real medical diagnosis, and what symptoms should actually pr...

At just 25 years old, John Michael Pierce lost his life to esophageal cancer. In this episode, Dr. Chris Shaver and Julianna Hallman are joined by Michelle Jenkins, who shares her brother’s story and the mission behind the John Michael Pierce Foundation. Dr. Shaver also provides expert insight, answering common questions about esophageal cancer, including symptoms that are often overlooked and why...

In our first episode of The Flush , we’re diving into one of the most important conversations happening in healthcare right now: colon cancer is rising in younger adults. Hosted by Julianna Hallman and Dr. Chris Shaver of Birmingham Gastroenterology, we break down what’s driving the increase, the symptoms you should never ignore, and what you actually need to know about screening, including the gr...