Tuesday, February 14, 2012

All SharePosts Relating To "Living With IBD"

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Jennifer Rackley

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Nutritionist & Caregiver

Cold and Flu Season with IBD

Cold and flu season is rough for most families with young children. Add preexisting conditions to the mix and it can be downright scary. So, before you are hit with one of these seasonal illnesses get informed. Check with your child's pediatrician and determine what medications they can take for specific symptoms and what the accurate dosage is... Read moreChevron
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Elizabeth Roberts

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Natural Foods Chef / Author / IBD Patient

Gluten-free Update

It is with a modest amount of trepidation that I am writing this Sharepost. While I'm not particularly superstitious, over the years I have found that talking (or writing) about my health and how good I'm feeling can cause a set-back or two. But, I have decided for the good of the group to take the risk, jump in with both feet, and write this post... Read moreChevron
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Elizabeth Roberts

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Natural Foods Chef / Author / IBD Patient

New Tests for Colon Cancer Screening Being Researched

New Colon Cancer Screening Tests in Research & Development Stages In the October 28th issue of The New York Times, it was reported that there are two new tests on the horizon that could test for colon cancer by way of DNA screening instead of via colonoscopy. If you've ever had a colonoscopy, then you know that the test itself isn't too... Read moreChevron
posted 11/16/2010, comments (0)|
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Elizabeth Roberts

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Natural Foods Chef / Author / IBD Patient

Travels Without Troubles

Perhaps in a previous life I was a Spaniard.   My husband celebrated his 55th birthday at the beginning of October, and since then we've been traveling in Spain - a dual birthday gift to each other since my special day was in September. At different periods in each of our lives we have lived in Spain and Italy and preferring Spain we try to... Read moreChevron
posted 10/22/2010, comments (0)|
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Elizabeth Roberts

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Natural Foods Chef / Author / IBD Patient

Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for IBS and IBD

  If you read my last Sharepost then you know that on top of living with IBD and IBS I am now also working through some anxiety issues. And if I may be so bold as to assume, I suspect many other IBD and IBSers also live with some anxiety as well.   After discussing this with my general doctor, she referred me to a licensed therapist... Read moreChevron
posted 09/29/2010, comments (0)|

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