Dr. Robert Miller | Source | Vista Staffing

Leaky gut syndrome is a condition in which the intestinal walls allow toxins, such as harmful microorganisms and/or undigested food, to permeate the intestine and leak into a person’s bloodstream. When the intestinal wall barrier is compromised, bacteria and other harmful substances are able to cross into the bloodstream, which can have a negative impact on the rest of the body, says Robert S. Miller, M.D., a board-certified internal medicine physician with Vista Staffing Solutions, a Utah-based network connecting physicians with placements. The gastrointestinal tract (GI), comprising the stomach and intestines, works by processing the food a person ingests, then excreting waste from the body. “Under normal circumstances, our intestines facilitate the absorption and secretion of a variety of substances including water, electrolytes and minerals.” explains Dr. Miller.

How to stop smoking Dr. Robert Miller, a doctor of internal medicine with Vista Staffing, which offers physician search services in the United States, suggested a multi-modal approach to smoking cessation that involves counseling therapy.

Traveling with a medical condition can come with special challenges, such as packing medications and medical equipment. The American Heart Association offers tips for safe travel with a chronic medical condition, including checking in with your doctor before you leave. For example, if you had surgery recently, your surgeon may want you to avoid walking for long distances or lifting a suitcase or other heavy objects, said Dr. Robert Miller, a doctor of internal medicine with Vista Staffing.