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The Gut Check · Issue #00
Last Sunday I stood in a community hall on Pender Island, looking out at about forty people who had given up a spring afternoon to hear a gastroenterologist talk about bacteria…
In this issue
Gastroenterology from the inside out. Microbiome research, GI disease, and nutrition science — from someone who understands the gut at the scope, the bench, and the bedside.
What running actually does to your intestinal barrier
Ultra marathons, HYROX, CrossFit, speed work, and heavy barbell training. Science-backed protocols from an ex-collegiate athlete who never stopped chasing performance — even through the busiest years of medical training.
Why your pre-race meal strategy is probably wrong
Healthspan, disease prevention, and lifestyle medicine. What the data supports — not what sells supplements.
The microbiome-sleep connection most people ignore
How to set and accomplish ambitious goals while balancing a demanding career. Training for an Ironman and a 100 km ultra during one of Canada’s busiest residencies taught me that the schedule is never the real obstacle.
How I trained for a 100 km race during residency
I'm a Canadian gastroenterologist. From performing endoscopy to treating IBD in the hospital — and then lacing up for 100+ km weeks, ultra marathons, Ironmans, HYROX, and heavy barbell sessions. Fitness and medicine, from someone who practices what they preach.
Every claim is evidence-based or clearly labeled as personal experience. No generic health tips. Ever.
Gut science meets real life. Evidence over opinions.