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    Elizabeth Roberts

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    posted 09/21/2009, comments (0)

    Celiac Disease: 101

    What is Celiac disease (CD) and how do you know if you have it?   Celiac disease is a genetic autoimmune disease. According to the Celiac Disease Foundation's web site, "Celiac Disease is a digestive disorder that affects both children and adults. When people with CD eat foods that contain gluten, it creates an immune-mediated toxic... Read moreChevron
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    Conquering college/the workplace with IBD

    Hello IBD Community!   As students and professionals young and old gear up, however reluctantly, to go back to work or school after an all too short summer hiatus; those who suffer from IBD face a unique set of concerns apart from the standard "how will I find my first classroom."   Lucky for us, Expert Blogger, Hope... Read moreChevron
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    posted 08/31/2009, comments (5)

    My Gluten-Free Experiment cont.

    It has now been nearly 3 months that I've been eating gluten-free (GF). And a week ago I decided to see what would happen if I added gluten back into my diet. The first day I ate a piece of regular bread. In all honesty after not having eaten "real" bread for 10+ weeks I expected this piece of toast to be the most fabulous food I've ever tasted.... Read moreChevron
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    posted 08/29/2009, comments (0)

    Growth Hormone in Pediatric Crohn's Disease

    The incidence of IBD is on the rise in the pediatric population. It is unclear at this time why this is the case. Researchers theorize that there could be environmental factors that are lending to the increase but there is no reason that has been able to be scientifically substantiated.   Many of these children with IBD present with growth... Read moreChevron
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    posted 08/19/2009, comments (6)

    Trying New Things

      In past blogs I've written about the various diets I've tried and foods I've cut out of my life to help manage my IBD and IBS symptoms. Well, here's a new one for you. A little more than two months ago I went completely gluten-free (GF). Since May I had been dealing with serious and uncomfortable bloating and gas - not symptoms that had... Read moreChevron
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