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EAT HEALTHY, EVEN WHEN YOU’RE OUT
WITH DR. TARUN MULLICK | PHOTO BY MATT REEVES
Iwas looking for something out of the ordinary, so I went to the new hot spot in St. Charles: The Graceful Ordinary.
With an elevated ceiling, the ambiance in this place is elegant with modern lighting and table decor. You can feel the vibe right when you enter. I was greeted with some warm bread which has some cheese bites within. I sampled some but curbed it a bit to keep that waistline intact. I have found slicing small reasonable portions works to control how much I take and consume.
To start, our table ordered the grilled bloomy rined cheese, which is already heavenly when not grilled — but here, it’s melty warm with a sensation of comfort. Now, who doesn’t like a little acid and fruit with their cheese? The chef pairs this dish with a blueberry beet jam that kicks up our taste buds in an extraordinary manner! The salmon was the star today. This wonderful portion of salmon with the crispy skin still intact (salted and seasoned) is wood roasted. Presented in an appealing way with a puree at the base, you get a smooth texture of delectable flavor to match. As if that was not enough, the crispy okra pieces adorned with some spices give you that crunch better than a french fry. It is certainly far healthier! And drizzled with lemon browned butter sauce, the dish is robust with flavor.
Check out this wonderful new addition to our community. Once again there is nothing ordinary about The Graceful Ordinary!
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.
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Q: What is NASH?
A: NASH is Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis. This is a liver disease where the fat deposits in the liver and turns to scar over time, causing liver cirrhosis. It is truly a rising concern in the world now. If you are concerned, get screened with some liver tests; if elevated, then go to the gastroenterologist. We help several with that problem.
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, which likely have more serious COVID-19 patients. 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 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: 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.
Q: What about tests for heartburn? I have been taking overthe-counter and some prescription medication for the past years periodically. What is best for testing?
A: Patients who have tried over-the-counter medication or prescription even by their primary doctor for more than 14 days at any point should present for an upper endoscopy with a GI doctor. This is a test where you can screen for any silent precancerous cells in the lining and look to see how much inflammation is in the food pipe or stomach. It also looks for structural changes that can increase your symptoms.
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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.
