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EAT HEALTHY, EVEN WHEN YOU’RE OUT
WITH DR. TARUN MULLICK
As spring approaches, find a warm-weather outfit and head out to dinner without needing to scrape the windshield first. Kane County offers so many delicious options!
In downtown Geneva, right at the entrance to historic Third Street is Niche, featuring original, high-end contemporary cuisine. The chef sources ingredients regionally and varies the menu seasonally in order to tantalize our taste buds.
To start, I had the blistered green beans, served with bagna cauda, made from garlic and anchovies and served almost like a fondue; toasted macadamia nuts; and a touch of rich lemon. What a presentation with robust flavor that still keeps my waistline intact! Next, I tried the pan-seared fjord trout. The sear on this beautiful fish, regionally sourced, gives it a wonderful crisp outside yet fluffy, light inside. It is adorned with celery root hash, sherried shiitake mushrooms and roquette greens. It is topped with a tarragon vinaigrette and a hollandaise that just takes this dish over the top. It is accompanied by crispy potatoes, which I sampled a tiny bit just to save the carb count but yet get that rich flavor.
All this in a very elegant environment leaves you wanting to come back over and over!
Dr. Tarun Mullick is a specialist trained at Johns Hopkins and Cleveland Clinic in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy based in Geneva. Connect with him at www.mullickmd. com or by phone at 630-232-2025.
Ask the doctor
It is my honor and privilege to serve the community and readership of this publication. Our practice’s focus is to care for patients, to help them and tailor their care individually with current therapies.
Q: Why do hospitals cost more than endoscopy centers?
A: I honestly don’t know the answer except to say you can get a colonoscopy for facility fees way less at endocenters like ours compared to the brand-name, expensive hospitals. It likely has to do with layers of administration. That being said, the same quality and a more personal touch is given in endocenters. Insurance companies and those with higher deductibles prefer these centers as costs are way less with the same doctors and service.
Q: Has the pandemic changed the guidelines for screening?
A: No, the guidelines for screening are the same even amid the pandemic. In fact, a lot of people have postponed their screenings or surveillance, which has resulted in more cancers and other later stage diseases. I recommend catching up with the screenings and surveillance so that you are up to date.
Q: Why have there been more cancer deaths lately?
A: During the pandemic many people put off the all-too-important screenings and surveillance that was needed. As a result, cancer deaths unnecessarily increased.
Q: Do you offer telehealth? Many practices don’t? What do you think about that?
A: Yes, we offer telehealth. This means you can get treatment without leaving your home. We will only bring you in for necessary tests, and you can choose locations away from hospitals. It’s safer to go to smaller practices and centers away like ours. In general, it appears telehealth is here to stay for years to come. It presents an alternative. And, for those, who don’t like waits — we call you. Thus, you can continue to do whatever you need to in the meanwhile.
Q: Has the screening age of colonoscopy for cancer changed to 45?
A: Yes, recently a study was done that demonstrated a significant increase in colon cancer for current 27-year-olds compared to a 27-year-old from 40 years ago. This prompted the change of the guidelines for men and women to get screened with a colonoscopy at age 45 rather than 50.
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Dear Dr. Mullick, My family never had polyps or cancer. Do I really need a colonoscopy? Jane
Dear Jane: Great question. Colon cancer can affect anyone, regardless of family history. Everyone over age 45 should get a colonoscopy. If you have family history you should start at age 40 or 10 to 15 years before the youngest relative with a problem. Screening helps reduce risk.
Dr. Mullick, I’ve got bloating and gas. Sometimes I have diarrhea or nausea after I eat. Could I have food allergies? My doctor said it’s IBS (irritable bowel). Kristen
Dear Kristen: Yes, food intolerances to lactose, sucrose and fructose are common, so you may need to avoid those. We have tests in the office for that. The symptoms of IBS and food allergies are often similar, so testing for food allergies is reasonable. We can test for that, too. We have helped many patients diagnosed with food allergies, so it’s not all IBS.
