Cold and flu season is here and often leaves those with compromised immune systems dreading the next illness. Thankfully there are some natural things you can do to boost your immune system and stay healthy!
Though it sounds simple, getting enough rest can be key in maintaining a healthy immune system. Most people need between 7-9 hours... Read more
If you have Inflammatory Bowel Disease you know that catching any extra illness on top of the pain you deal with in daily life can be rough. Unfortunately some of the medications used to treat IBD can make it easier to get sick in the first place. That is why it is very important to follow your doctor's instruction regarding illness... Read more
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) have similar acronyms and sometimes even overlapping symptoms. This can make it very confusing for patients and doctors trying to get an accurate diagnosis. Often times patients with IBD are misdiagnosed with IBS before more extensive testing proves otherwise.Irritable... Read more
Getting tested for Inflammatory Bowel Disease is often times an unpleasant experience. Endoscopies, where a tube is passed through the rectum and into the digestive system, have been the gold standard for testing for IBD. Doctors have been looking into less invasive ways to test for this disease.
A new test that measures a specific... Read more
We have talked before about the role of vitamin D in the nutritional status of those with IBD. It has long been theorized that the vitamin boosts the immune system as well as aids in limiting inflammation. Newer research is digging even more deeply into this area with promising results.A recent article in the American Journal of... Read more
