This week Dr. Islam takes a long look at non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and how they affect the gut (1:20), their side effects (2:41), the risk factors (9:01), and tips for NSAID use (11:39). Also, he answers your questions as well from his livestream! Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD…

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into gastroparesis (2:55), how it's diagnosed (5:42), how to manage it (11:10), and your questions on gastroparesis (16:54). Also he takes a look at how to deal with excess burping (19:25) and chronic nausea (27:08). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: htt…

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into the most common cause for liver failure in the U.S., fatty liver disease (2:32). He examines the causes of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (4:29), how it's diagnosed (5:30), how it's treated (9:47), a new FDA approved breakthrough drug to help with fatty liver disease (14:20), and your questions on fatty…

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD. The differences and similarities between Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis (1:23), diets that may help with both (8:23), the differences between IBD and IBS (16:18), the relationship between stress and IBD (18:28), and how IBD can affect your social life (20:43). He…

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into the differences between food allergies and food intolerances (2:24). Also he discusses a number of other topics including alkaline water for gut health (11:00), foamy stools (16:53), protein shake farts (21:25), Cologuard reviews (25:54), and how to deal with mixed constipation/diarrhea symptoms (28:08). L…

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into gastritis (2:13). Foods to combat gastritis (4:20) and foods to avoid (6:50). He also takes a look at IBS trigger foods and when to see a doctor (9:06), the new craze of probiotic sodas (18:27), and anal cancer (22:24). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Faceb…

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into the gut microbiome. How to know when something is wrong (1:36) and tips on how to fix it (7:00). Also he explores painful swallowing, or odynophagia (11:02), the latest medical breakthroughs for treating constipation (15:30), 13 simple ways to add in more fiber into your diet (19:13), do artificial sweeten…

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into how to help (and hurt) your gut microbiome (2:36). He also investigates a new diet fad on TikTok (9:55), how to deal with post-infectious IBS (14:12), anal fissures (18:01), 13 natural herbs and spices to help with weight loss (22:52), and how to combat excess farting (27:22)! Let's Talk About Poop! Websit…

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into the gut microbiome and its functions (1:50), foods that help your microbiome (5:37) and foods that hurt your microbiome (9:28). Also he dives into lactose intolerance (13:16), the benefits of the herb senna (18:10), protein shakes on your gut (20:49), and the new FDA approved blood test for colon cancer (2…

This week Dr. Islam takes a look at several GI topics that he deals with everyday in his clinic at Lubbock Gastro. -Hydration and its importance to the GI tract (1:16) -The differences and similarities of IBS and IBD (6:08) -Fatty Liver Disease (11:09) Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https…

This week, Dr. Islam takes a long deep dive into leaky gut syndrome (1:20). What causes it (3:42), how do you know if you have it (4:45), and how it's treated (7:10). Also, he takes a look at the wonders of oatmeal to help with constipation (9:24), and the causes of colon polyps (10:54). Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com You…

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into stool itself (2:21). What are the characteristics of unhealthy stool (5:18), what causes it (8:41), and the red flags of when you should see a doctor (10:17). Also, he takes your questions on: -Florastor Probiotics (12:20) -Constant Pooping (14:42) -"Knife Farts" (17:05) -Isolated Bloody Stool (19:56) Let'…

In this week's episode, Dr. Islam tackles a few big topics from the GI world, starting with gas and bloating. Where it comes from (2:14), food triggers (4:40), medical conditions that can cause it (8:06), how to fix it (9:26), and when you need to see a doctor due to your bloating (10:58). He also takes a long look at how you can conquer your infla…

This week Dr. Islam takes deep dives into three topics: -Barrett's Esophagus (1:27) -Fermented Foods (9:39) -Cysts on the bottom (13:22) 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…

This week Dr. Islam dives in deep on a number of GI topics, including: -Fecal Incontinence (1:35), its causes (3:49), how it's diagnosed (5:17), how you can treat it (7:05), and when is it time to see a doctor (9:13). -Chicory (10:07), its benefits (11:10), its risks (14:50), and how it's taken (15:27). -Hernias of varying types (16:38), how they'r…

This week Dr. Islam has a deep discussion on the pancreas and issues that may arise with this vital organ. He discuses pancreatitis (1:18), how it's diagnosed (3:56), how it's treated (5:32), and the odds of it recurring (7:15). He also discusses: -IBS (9:18) -Mike Tyson's ulcer diagnosis (13:22) -Sheila Jackson Lee's pancreatic cancer (15:44) Let'…

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into inflammation (2:19), how diet plays a role in inflammation (3:36), how do you know if you have inflammation (5:32), foods to help fight inflammation (6:40), and foods that can cause it (8:08). Also he takes your questions on: -Diarrhea (10:20) -Colon Polyps (14:21) -Colon Cancer Symptoms (17:20) -IBS Remed…

This week Dr. Islam takes a detailed deep dive into gluten and celiac disease (2:03), including the symptoms of celiac disease (4:07), how it's diagnosed (6:15), how it's treated (11:26),the problems it causes for your body (12:20), and how celiac differs from gluten insensitivity (15:11). Also, he answers your questions on: -Incomplete evacuation …

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into CSID, or congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency (1:35), including the symptoms (3:07), how it's diagnosed (4:12), how it's treated (6:10), and how to know if you have it (7:22). Also he takes your questions on: -Citrucel (8:10) -High-Risk Colon Cancer Patients (8:57) -Dysphagia (11:24) Let's Talk About P…

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into bloating; the causes (1:53), treatment options (7:08), and when it's time to worry (11:17). He also takes your questions on: -Fecal Transplants (12:29) -Citrucel (15:39) -Gastroparesis (17:28) Let's Talk About Poop! Website: https://lubbockgastro.com YouTube: @SameerIslamMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.c…

This week Dr. Islam dives in deep into diverticulitis (1:52). He takes a look at the symptoms (3:33), the causes (4:33), how it's diagnosed and treated (6:24), foods you should avoid (9:43), how much fiber you should have to prevent it (11:12), the age range of people who are affected (12:25) and how spicy foods can affect diverticulitis (14:57). L…

This week Dr. Islam takes an extensive look into constipation. The symptoms (1:02), the causes (4:57), tips for prevention (9:06), and how much water you should be drinking to help get rid of constipation (12:50). Also, he takes your questions on: -Proton pump inhibitors (13:44) -Magnesium for constipation (15:39) -Colonoscopy age (16:00) Let's Tal…

This week Dr. Islam takes a detailed look at dysphagia - or difficulty swallowing (1:11) and answers your questions on: -Urgent Poops (10:19) -Bloody Stools (12:50) -Mucus in Stool (14:55) -Sigmoidoscopy vs. Colonoscopy (16:19) Let's Talk About Poop!By Dr. Sameer Islam

This week Dr. Islam takes a detailed look into heartburn, acid reflux and GERD. What is GERD? (2:09) The symptoms (5:27), factors that make it worse (8:08), how it's diagnosed (9:39), how it's treated (11:31), and when it's time to worry (14:42). Also he takes your questions on: -Ozempic and gut problems (15:53) -Best ways to improve your gut (17:0…

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into everyone's least favorite pain in the butt - hemorrhoids! (1:26). The types, the grades, the causes and the treatments. Also, he answers your questions on a variety of topics including: -Soluble vs. Insoluble Fiber (10:08) -Mucus in Stool (11:27) -Heat in Your Bottom (12:28) -The Vegus Nerve's Role in IBS …

This week Dr. Islam examines why we're seeing a rise in cancer in younger individuals like Kate Middleton (1:29). He also takes a deep dive into fatty liver disease: the causes, prevention and how to reverse the damage done (8:20). And he takes your questions on a variety of topics: -Weight training diarrhea (14:25) -Milk thistle (15:50) -Butt pain…

This week Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into hiatal hernias (1:12), including the symptoms (4:22), when and how they're treated (7:13), and takes questions from you (12:36)! Let's Talk About Poop!By Dr. Sameer Islam

With March being Colon Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Islam takes a deep dive into colon cancer (0:51), tips for prevention (6:29), how do you know if you have colon cancer (8:01), common symptoms (9:06), and recommendations to avoid the second most deadly cancer in the United States (10:33). Let's Talk About Poop!…

This week, Dr. Islam takes a look at the differences, the causes and the treatments of diverticulitis and diverticulosis (1:43). He also takes a deep dive into the United States' No. 1 cause of liver failure: Fatty Liver Disease (10:12). And he gives a glimpse into his approach of diagnosing and treating constipation (17:12). Let's Talk About Poop!…

बेओबाब, रेडवुड और नीम: पीस विजिल की इंटरव्यू श्रृंखला जो हमें प्रोत्साहित करती है कि हम न्याय और शांति के लिए काम करते रहें. आनंद क्रांतिवर्धन की कवितायेँ हमारे लिए ऐसे ही प्रोत्साहन का स्रोत्र हैं. पीस विजिल शांति शिक्षा का काम करती है.By Sameer Dossani

HINDUTVA IN THE UNITED STATES: Pieter Friedrich on the Rise of Fascism in India and its ImplicationsBy Sameer Dossani

John Dayal, a prominent Human Rights defender and journalist talks with our co-director Shirin on what Indian secularism means. The link to Dr. Bhagat's interview mentioned in the program is https://youtu.be/DSbunc4JhecBy Sameer Dossani

Preserving India's Syncretic Sufi Bhakti Tradition - The "D" Word with Dr. Moazzam Siddiqui What is the significance of the Sufi Bhakti Tradition? Dr. Moazzam Siddiqui explains the answers to this question as we discuss his life in The D Work.By Sameer Dossani

THE HOPE OF INDIAN HISTORIOGRAPHY - BRN with Harbans Mukhia Given the rise of communal politics, is there any reason to hope for India's future? Professor Harbans Mukhia says that the hope lies in India's rich tradition of historiography.By Sameer Dossani

Neo Fascism and Economics - Prof Prabhat Patnaik on Baobab Redwood and Neem In the 1930s international capital allied itself with fascism with disastrous results. Are we seeing something similar going on right now? Professor Prabhat Patnaik says "Yes and no." Here he joins our co-director Sameer Dossani to explain. 00:00 - Introduction 01:05 - Colo…

Why did Jallianwala Bagh massacre or Amritsar massacre or firing happen?By Sameer Dossani

जलियांवाला बाग़ हत्याकांड क्यों हुआ? Why did Jallianwala Bagh massacre happen?By Sameer Dossani

Muslim girls and women clothes (hijab controversy, Karnataka) in The D Word. In this episode we talk of clothing as an expression of religious identity. WATCH NEXT: Diversity is a Precondition of Peace: https://youtu.be/f1iGLo3kFM8 Ravish Kumar (Hindi): https://youtu.be/JytTqv2CZmsBy Sameer Dossani

ये गीत शमीम कराहनी ने 30 जनवरी 1948 को लिखा, जिस दिन गाँधी की हत्या की गयी. शमीम कराहनी भारत के स्वतंत्रता आंदोलन के कवि थे. उनकी कविताएँ इतनी प्रभावशाली थीं कि वे स्वतंत्रता आंदोलन के दौरान, दिल्ली, लखनऊ और वाराणसी जैसे शहरों की सड़कों पर निकाली गई प्रभात-फेरियों में गाई जाती थीं. जवाहरलाल नेहरू ने उनके बारे में लिखा, "एक कवि को अपने जीवन को ही एक…

Reason, Ram and Jai Bhim Comrade MORE INTERVIEWS LIKE THIS: Psychology of Neofascism: https://youtu.be/SmgByh6MUKA Anand Patwardhan filmography and webiste: http://patwardhan.com/ Raam Ke Naam on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GMT18TMNQbY Anand Patwardhan has been making movies on social issues since the 1970s. Those movies include Reason, Ram ke Naam, …

Journalism and justice have been the themes of John Dayal's work for nearly 5 decades. In this discussion he discusses how journalism has changed over the years, the long history of communal violence in India and the role that justice can play in providing hope for the future. WATCH NEXT: Witnessing Partition from Kashmir: https://youtu.be/P6X4cG-K…

D for Disability. For Riffat Rasul Merchant, D is not just for difference, it's for disability. She has worked for years ensuring that those with a disability - a visible or an invisible disability - are seen and heard in a society that often ignores them.By Sameer Dossani

Who were the women who led in 1857? Dr. Shamsul Islam takes us through some of the key women leaders in India's 1857 war of independence. Most people know about Rani Laxshmi bai, but she was not the only one who led in 1957.By Sameer Dossani

Is is true that there was a Hindu Muslim Conflict in India? Not prior to the arrival of the British argues scholar and activist Prof. Shamsul Islam. Both Hindu and Muslim fought together in India's first war of independence. The notion that there is a historic conflict is largely manufactured.By Sameer Dossani

How should we understand the psychology of neofascism? Why are some people more prone to support for the new dictators than others? What can psychology tell us about the current support for neofascism? Dr. Abhay Shukla explains. WATCH NEXT: The New Dictators: https://youtu.be/lqb5Ab8GdGY Why was Gandhi killed? https://youtu.be/h4sZzHwLGWw Eyewitnes…

Do you know why Gandhi was really killed? Tushar Gandhi, author of Let's Kill Gandhi claims that there's a lot more to this story than most of us know about. WATCH NEXT: Witnessing Partition from Kashmir: https://youtu.be/P6X4cG-KkiA​ Aurangzeb and Shivaji: https://youtu.be/RVu8dwCR-wo​ Ambedkar on Caste: https://youtu.be/QUFtjSO_KB8​…

India's Partition and Kashmir - Dr. Mohan Bhagat is a longtime friend of PeaceVigil who lived through India's partition when he was a teenager. His family was visiting Kashmir at that time. He shares his experience with PeaceVigil co-founder Shirin. If you like this video, don't forget to subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPX-...​ WA…

This is an excerpt from our Jan 30 programme on the anniversary of the murder of MK Gandhi.By Sameer Dossani

On Jan 22, we had a chance to speak with Jagmohan Singh, the nephew of Indian freedom fighter Bhagat Singh about his recent time at the farmers' protest taking place outside of Delhi.By Sameer Dossani

What is the communal mindset? Is it true that Hindus and Muslims in India have always been in conflict with each other? What can we learn from the popularity of the RSS today? These are some of the questions Prof. Harbans Mukhia addresses in this amazing presentation.By Sameer Dossani