Let's Talk About Poop

This week Dr. Islam visits with Lacey Meeks ACNP-BC, FNP-BC of Farwell Family Healthcare. They discuss Lacey's move to a functional medicine approach in serving both adult and pediatric patients, focusing on preventative lifestyle choices over strictly pushing pills.  From hormones to peptides to sexual health, they dive into it all.  Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTu...

This week Dr. Islam sits down with UMC Senior VP, Jeff Hill, who shares his successful weight loss story. He talks about losing nearly 60 pounds without the aid of a GLP-1 and shares his diet and exercise tips that helped him.  Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/same...

This week Dr. Islam welcomes in Dr. Kirk Tiemann of Regal Park Medical Center. They talk extensively about the radical changes and disruption GLP-1's have had on the medical industry as well as the incredible benefits of these new drugs.  Also Dr. Islam shares some of the weirdest objects he's found during an endoscopy!  To learn more about Dr. Tiemann's family medicine practice, Regal Park Medica...

This week Dr. Islam talks extensively with Kobie Benham, NP of TXcare Family Health about the breakthroughs and benefits of hormone replacement therapy and peptides. From testosterone, GLP-1's, GLP-3's, BPC-157 and many more, Kobie walks us through his experiences of helping people in the West Texas and Eastern New Mexico areas with these new treatments.  To learn more about Kobie's practice, you...

This week Dr. Islam welcomes in sleep specialist Dr. Christopher Rose to the podcast. They take a deep dive at sleep: how sleep works, the various sleep cycles, patterns, insomnia, sleep apnea and much more.  To learn more about Dr. Rose's sleep center, you can call 806-791-3999. Let's Talk About [Sleep]! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...

This week Dr. Islam sits down with Veronica Estrada, DNP, FNP-C of Estrada Health & Wellness to talk about a number of topics, beginning with her journey of starting a private self-pay practice under the current health care system. They discuss the benefits of circumventing the insurance pitfalls in her practice both for her and her patients, preventative care and even skin care routines! To l...

In this week's join-podcast with KAMC News, Paging Dr. Islam, they discuss a wide variety of medical topics starting with the trials and tribulations of medical school (0:25).  They also discuss the mysteries of cortisol and how to manage stress (11:30), snoring (17:50), sick season (19:30) and the importance of poop frequency (22:30).  Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Fa...

In today's joint podcast with KAMC News, Paging Dr. Islam, they discuss a variety of topics from the health world.  They discuss RFK's new food pyramid (2:55), the relationship between the gut and the brain and how GLP-1's play a role (8:50), the differences and benefits of prebiotics and probiotics (14:10), how much protein you should have in your diet (15:45), skipping breakfast (16:50), dealing...

This week Dr. Islam welcomes in Dr. Jon Skelton, founder of the Live Life Well Clinic in Lubbock, Texas.   They discuss the importance and Dr. Skelton's shift toward functional medicine (3:02), diabetes and reversing diabetes (5:48), the critical role of sleep and sleep tips (13:20), his stance on the GLP-1 craze (21:25) and practical tips to live your healthiest life (27:40).  To learn more about...

This week Dr. Islam welcomes in Dr. Jamie Felberg.  He is the Chair of the Department of Family & Community Medicine at the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center.  In addition to Dr. Felberg's background, they cover a wide variety of issues facing medicine today including the challenges and advancements of the industry during the Covid-19 pandemic, the future of artificial intelligence in health c...

In this latest installment of Dr. Islam's podcast collaboration with KAMC 28 News, he and Sandy discuss a wide range of topics including:  -LED light as an experimental cancer treatment (1:05) -Kidney transplants and the organ donation process (9:30) -Are our devices rotting our brains? (19:00) -How hobbies can improve brain health (25:10) Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com...

Dr. Islam is excited to share another podcast joint-venture with KAMC News and eL+, 'Paging Dr. Islam.'  In this episode they discuss the health trend of full-body MRI scans (0:10), the importance and time table of breast cancer screening (6:20), how to best prepare for cold and flu season (9:15), shingles (12:00), coffee enemas and other detox scams (13:45), the importance of screen limits on chi...

This week, Dr. Islam welcomes a special guest host, Mathew Blades, as he flips the script and interviews Dr. Islam. Get to know the man behind the endoscope: his background, his training and many other GI questions along the way! Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sa...

This week, Dr. Islam sits down with family medicine doctor Will Oglesby, MD. They cover a wide variety of topics including preventative care, weight loss, GLP-1's, hormones, and much more.  Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammd X: @SameerIslamMD Office: 80...

This week, Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori). The causes, the symptoms, the treatments and food that can help get rid of this common gut infection.  Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammd X: @SameerIslamMD Office: 806-696-4440

This week, Dr. Islam takes a deep dive look at hemorrhoids (0:20). What are they, what causes them, how to fix them, and he debunks common myths about hemorrhoids (8:57).  Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammd X: @SameerIslamMD Office: 806-696-4440

Dr. Islam is excited to share other podcast joint-venture with KAMC News and eL+, 'Paging Dr. Islam.'  This week he discusses the benefits, the risks, the black markets of GLP1's (0:35). He also takes a look at the mystery of metabolism (6:35), the importance of sleep (9:25) and he takes a look at the validity of popular health trends right now seen on social media (16:30). Let's Talk About Poop!...

This week Dr. Islam welcomes Jamie Stice, FNP, of Sozo Health to discuss the benefits of hormone replacement therapy in both men and women. If you're confused about whether hormone replacement is for you or not, this is the episode for you! Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www.insta...

Dr. Islam is excited to share other podcast joint-venture with KAMC News and eL+, 'Paging Dr. Islam.'  This week he discusses simple home remedies for common seasonal sickness (0:40), tips for using ginger for health (2:30), using regular allergy pills (4:50), when to wait and when not to wait to go see your doctor (8:04), strep throat and why do we have tonsils (10:45), mosquitos and West Nile Vi...

Dr. Islam is excited to share the first episode of our new podcast joint-venture with KAMC News and eL+, 'Paging Dr. Islam.'  He talks about a wide variety of topics including his journey to becoming a GI doctor, the difference between probiotics and prebiotics (4:45), the flu vaccine (7:45), do vitamin C supplements help with staying healthy (9:25), tips to help with bloating (11:25), tips to get...

This week Dr. Islam goes on a deep dive of the enzyme deficiency, CSID, or Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency (3:00). In addition to a patient example, he discusses the causes, treatments and tips for dealing with CSID (6:35).  Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into the trials and tribulations of gallbladder issues, including what does the gallbladder even do (3:59), common gallbladder problems (5:18), how it's removed (7:40), what to expect after removal (9:20) and tips for improving your quality of life after your cholecystectomy (12:32).  He also goes in depth on what foods to eat and stay away from after your sur...

This week Dr. Islam explores the poop color spectrum. He begins with a case study of a patient suffering from black, tarry stools, or melena (2:03). He also explores the causes and the seriousness of rectal bleeding (9:49) and he explains what each poop color means for your health (21:21). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.faceb...

This week Dr. Islam begins with a patient case study of trouble swallowing gone wrong (2:30). He also takes an extensive look at delayed gastric emptying, gastroparesis (9:29).  Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerislammd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameerislammd X: @SameerIslamMD Office: 806-696-4440

This week Dr. Islam examines the importance of your poop's color and what it may be telling you about your gut health. He starts with a patient case study (2:01).  He also takes a look at the death of wrestling icon, Hulk Hogan, and some of the lessons we can learn from his passing (11:50).  He returns to the poop color discussion with the ultimate red flag: red poop (20:06). And finally, he discu...