2020 is by far the worst year for healthcare across the world. While the global pandemic did spread healthcare resources thin, our lifestyle conditions caused a reasonable amount of fear and a sense of helplessness. With obesity in adults peaking at 42.4% in the US and body mass indices above 40kg/m2 identified as risk factors for COVID-19, the outlook is grim. However, an increased risk of contracting COVID-19 isn’t the only outcome of obesity. Diabetes, Hypertension, increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, all stem from obesity, which in turn stems from poor eating habits. Although a major concern, obesity is not the only gut-related issue in the US. Gastrointestinal issues from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) to acid reflux, to Liver and...
Most women are wary of “that certain age” when their estrogen levels begin to drop. The hormone estrogen is of utmost importance in the human body. It regulates glucose and lipid metabolism, fat deposition, adipocyte (fat cell) differentiation, female reproductive functions, bone turnover, cardiovascular health, and cell replication. Low levels of estrogen in post-menopausal women can have an adverse effect on a large number of physiological processes, which has clinical implications downstream: gynecological issues may manifest; in addition, brain cognition and gut health may be affected. Research has begun to unravel the connection between the gut microbiome and the levels of estrogen circulating in the body, also referred to as the estrogen-gut microbiome axis. The gut microbiome plays a major...
December 1, 2019, Mountain View, CA. Adding to Digbi Health’s ever-growing list of doctor and physician partners is the iChoose Wellness Center at San Mateo, California. Digbi Health and iChoose Wellness Center are partnering to offer personalized nutrition programs with a holistic approach to combat obesity. The programs are based on nutritional genomics and gut biome to help with weight loss and disease prevention. Information is AI-powered based on each individuals data and recommendations are delivered and coached by Digbi Health care team. Digbi Health is a privately held company based in Mountain View, California and combines the most recent research in genetic sciences with powerful technology. The results are personalized health programs that take into consideration an individual’s...
Mountain View, CA, December 1, 8 AM. Lifestyle And Wellness Medical Center is the first multi-specialty health center in Richmond, Virginia to offer a precision weight loss program based on patients DNA and gut biome with Digbi Health. The partnership will focus on helping patients suffering from obesity and type 2 diabetes through a personalized, holistic health solution. Digbi Health, a privately held company based in Mountain View, California is at the forefront of combining recent research in genetic sciences, gut microbiome and powered by AI technology. Digbi Health provides programs using an individual’s DNA, gut microbiome, and blood markers to come up with a comprehensive, personalized solution. Lifestyle And Wellness Medical Center at Richmond, Virginia offers comprehensive diagnostic solutions...
Digbi Health Continues to Expand its Healthcare Providers and Physician Network to Make Genetics and Gut-Biome Based Proven and Personalized Health Programs More Accessible PALO ALTO, CA Digbi Health is partnering with Dr. Kandace Kichler to offer clinically validated personalized nutrition, fitness, and behavioral counseling programs, based on AI-powered nutritional genomics and gut biome for weight loss and disease prevention. A privately held company based in Palo Alto, California, Digbi Health combines proven genetic science with powerful AI technology to offer personalized health programs based on an individual’s DNA, gut biome, and blood markers. Dr. Kandace Kichler is a board-certified General Surgeon with Fellowship training in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery. She is the Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery at...
