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Prevent Food Borne Illnesses

Food borne illnesses tend to increase during the summer months and can play a role in IBD in a couple of different ways. While there is no known cause of IBD one of the areas of interest is that of food born illnesses. Many people who have IBD started that initial flare up after a bout with one of these nasty bugs. In fact the National Institute... Read moreChevron
posted 08/05/2011, comments (0)|
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FDA Gluten Free Food Labeling Rule

On Tuesday, August 2, the FDA posted a news release announcing that they are reopening the comment period for the gluten free food labeling rule. The basic information in the release explains that the FDA is looking into having the guidelines be more stringent for allowing a label announce that it is "Gluten Free." The proposal does not want... Read moreChevron
posted 08/04/2011, comments (0)|
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Jennifer Rackley

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Food Functions May Not Be Fun With IBD!

We live in a society in which almost every social function involves food. We celebrate with food, when we get together there is food and when someone passes away there is food! While that is not necessarily a bad thing in every instance it can make negotiating your Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) all the more difficult. In this article we will... Read moreChevron
posted 07/29/2011, comments (0)|
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Jennifer Rackley

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Some IBD Medications Increase Heat Related Problems

Summertime can be a lot of fun. Who doesn't love sitting out by the pool relaxing with a cold drink? Unfortunately when you have medical problems like Inflammatory Bowel Disease Summer's excessive heat can also prove dangerous.   Certain medications can make you more likely to overheat or even get burned. For example, the medication Levsin,... Read moreChevron
posted 07/25/2011, comments (0)|
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Gluten Free Snack Bars

Finding quick and easy food on the go can be a real hassle when you have Celiac Disease. Fast food is generally a no-no, the fries are cooked in the same oil as breaded chicken nuggets and it seems that everyone in the world likes to add wheat to their seasonings for no apparent reason. Ok, I have finished that particular rant...for now.   I... Read moreChevron
posted 07/19/2011, comments (0)|
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