Monday, May 28, 2012

All SharePosts Relating To "Inflammatory Bowel Diet"

Tracy Davenport, Ph.D.

Tracy Davenport, Ph.D., Health Guide

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Author & Chronic Illness Advocate

Don't Depend on Fatty Acids to Avoid a Relapse

In the past, both alternative and mainstream health sources have promised that Omega fatty acids, found in some seafood, may reduce flare-ups of Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.   Just few weeks ago, Elizabeth wrote a SharePost, Omega 6 and Sushi - You Choose,warning that eating too much omega fatty acids may even have the opposite... Read moreChevron
Jennifer Rackley

Jennifer Rackley, Health Guide

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Nutritionist

Vitamin D, Calcium and Your Bones

As we discussed in the article "IBD and Vitamin D" it is quite common to find patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) to be deficient in vitamin D.  The role this plays in the maintenance of bones is a very important discussion.   That having been said, it would be an incomplete story to fail to address the role that calcium... Read moreChevron
posted 08/18/2008, comments (0)|
Elizabeth Roberts

Elizabeth Roberts, Health Guide

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Natural Foods Chef / Author / IBD Patient

Diets, diets, diets. . .What's an IBDer to do?

  For 31 years of my life I never thought about what I was eating. I ate what I wanted, when I wanted, and never gave it a second thought. I wasn't a fast food junkie by any means, but did enjoy things like french fries, Doritos, ice cream, and Coca-Cola, as well as watermelon, sweet corn, Yoplait yogurt, and beer.   After my IBD... Read moreChevron
Jennifer Rackley

Jennifer Rackley, Health Guide

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Nutritionist

IBD and Vitamin D!

In a recent study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology it was noted that many IBD patients had lowered levels of vitamin D (1).  In fact according to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America up to 68% of Crohn's patients have a vitamin D deficiency.   It is possible that there are several factors contributing to... Read moreChevron
posted 08/04/2008, comments (0)|
Elizabeth Roberts

Elizabeth Roberts, Health Guide

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Natural Foods Chef / Author / IBD Patient

Corn and Its Consequences

Even though I know what I should and shouldn't eat to keep my gut happy, this time of year simply "tempts" my limits. The farmer's markets (there are three throughout the week within 1 mile of my house!) just serve to tempt me with fresh fruits and veggies, so many of which I simply know I can't eat because they will cause issues for my gut. Over... Read moreChevron

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