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Elizabeth Roberts

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Natural Foods Chef / Author / IBD Patient
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April is IBS Awareness Month

I'm not quite sure who declared it so, but for the past few years I know that April has been IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) Awareness month. And for the many millions of Americans who are affected daily with IBS this is a blessing. In the past symptoms of IBS were dismissed or poo-pooed by the medical community as emotional and in our heads.... Read moreChevron
posted 04/10/2011, comments (0)|
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Jennifer Rackley

Jennifer Rackley, Health Guide

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Nutritionist & Caregiver
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IBD on the Rise in Childen

According to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation more than 100,000 children have Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Unfortunately these numbers are on the rise as more and more cases of pediatric IBD are diagnosed. While there is no known cause for the increase in the numbers of children with IBD we can help diagnose and treat these children more... Read moreChevron
posted 04/05/2011, comments (0)|
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Gigi Stewart, M.A.

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Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity: Heeding the Warning Signs and Avoiding Misdiagnosis

Some individuals endure years of misdiagnosis before discovering that the reason for their ill health is gluten, the protein found in certain grains like wheat, barley, and rye. Some of these individuals discover that they have Celiac Disease (CD), while others test negative for CD and instead suffer from Gluten Sensitivity (GS). Because the road... Read moreChevron
posted 03/30/2011, comments (0)|
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Gigi Stewart, M.A.

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Celiac Disease, Gluten Intolerance, & Gluten Sensitivity: The Road to Diagnosis

Entire grocery aisles are devoted to it, restaurants have separate menus for it, and the media is abuzz about it these days. Being gluten-free is no longer an unheard of concept, and is becoming a way of living for many, gaining more mainstream ground every day. Once we learn that gluten, a protein found in certain grains (like wheat, barley, and... Read moreChevron
posted 03/24/2011, comments (4)|
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Dr. Cynthia D. Haines, M.D.

Dr. Cynthia D. Haines, M.D., Health Guide

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Preparing for and Recovering From a Colon Resection

A colon resection is a surgical procedure that removes part or all of the large intestine. This may be necessary in the treatment of some serious medical conditions including colon cancer. Your doctor(s) may also recommend colon resection for a variety of other conditions including: • Inflammatory bowel disease • Diverticulitis •... Read moreChevron
posted 03/18/2011, comment (1)|
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