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    posted 10/19/2009, comments (0)

    IBS - What is it?

    First, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is not IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease). To learn the different between these two different diseases with similar acronyms you can read my April 13, 2009 Sharepost here. This blog will discuss what IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome - is. In clinical terms, IBS is a functional bowel disorder of the... Read moreChevron
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    posted 10/04/2009, comments (0)

    Fatty Acids and UC

    Omega-6 fatty acids are all over the news for their potential benefits for various health conditions. Linoleic acid is a part of the family of omega-6 fatty acids and is, in part, responsible for the production of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins have several jobs in the human body, one being to regulate inflammatory mediation. Linoleic acid is... Read moreChevron
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    posted 10/01/2009, comment (1)

    Eating Gluten-Free

    Whether you have an actual Celiac Disease (CD) diagnosis or you've done an Elimination diet - look for more details on this in my Oct. 12 Sharepost - and realized that gluten is not your gut's friend, you are going to have to learn to eat gluten-free (GF).   About four months ago I was tested for Celiac Disease. And, even though the results... Read moreChevron
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    Restroom Access and IBD: An Uncomfortable Issue!

    There have been many time during my trials of potty training twins where a restroom has been denied or inaccessible. Kids often give you very little warning and it can be "hit or miss" whether you make it to the restroom in time. While it can be comical after the fact this is a problem that many IBD patients face every time they go out into... Read moreChevron
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