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Depressed with Crohn's

Hello,I am currently dealing with a flare up which I have since April of this year and just gotten out the hospital. This disease has been the worst thing that has ever happened to me seriously, it has cause deep depression to sit in, the money I had saved up has went to either medication or doctor visits and bills because it's hard to work when... Read moreChevron
posted 06/22/2012, comments (0)|
Dr. Cynthia D. Haines, M.D.

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

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Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity

If it weren’t for celiac disease, gluten would probably be enjoying a much better reputation. Nowadays, a growing number of people – even those without celiac disease, which requires avoiding this protein found in wheat – are rethinking whether they want to eat gluten.   Let's take a look at the range of problems that gluten... Read moreChevron
posted 06/06/2012, comments (0)|
Elizabeth Roberts

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Natural Foods Chef / Author / IBD Patient

5 Truly Natural Sweeteners

By now, we've all heard the flap about high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). And if you're smart you have realized that mostly anything that is canned, bottled, packages, or pre-made includes HFCS, and you are limiting your intake of it.   You've also probably heard about agave nectar or agave syrup. And, you have most likely heard it touted as... Read moreChevron
posted 05/30/2012, comments (0)|
Jennifer Rackley

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Nutritionist & Caregiver

Helping Children with IBD Communicate Concerns

Inflammatory Bowel Disease can be hard for an adult to understand. For a child the diagnosis can be confusing or even scary. The symptoms can be very difficult to talk about or embarrassing so it can further complicate the matter.   It is very important to explain to a child with IBD what the disease is in an age-appropriate way. They may... Read moreChevron
posted 05/14/2012, comments (0)|
SSuchy

Six myths about celiac disease

Myth: Celiac disease is a type of wheat allergy   Fact: Celiac Disease is not an allergy but an autoimmune disorder that is triggered by gluten.  Gluten is a protein found in all form of wheat, rye barley, triticale and some oats.  When someone with Celiac disease eats a food that contains gluten, the gluten will trigger an... Read moreChevron

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