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Understanding Ulcerative Colitis (UC)

The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) hosted a web/tele-conference this past week called, Ulcerative Colitis - The A to Z of Treating UC. The conference speaker was Dr. Thomas Ullman from Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City.   While much of the information Dr. Ullman discussed may be common knowledge for those of us... Read moreChevron
posted 08/02/2010, comments (0)|
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Melatonin: A Possible Treatment for Ulcerative Colitis

Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone in the body that is produced by the pineal gland. It has been well known for its role in the sleep cycle but has more recently been shown to function as an antioxidant and as a player in proper immune system functioning.   There is currently a Phase II clinical trial recruiting subjects with... Read moreChevron
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L. Reuteri: Can It Help IBD?

Lactobacillus Reuteri is a probiotic and can be found in human breast milk as well as the gut of some mammals and birds. It's beneficial properties have recently been studied and the results seem very promising.   In one study conducted L. Reuteri was tested vs. simethicone drops in the treatment of colicky infants. After one week the L.... Read moreChevron
posted 07/29/2010, comments (0)|
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What Is An IBD Flare?

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the word lingo means: special vocabulary of a particular field of interest.   If you are a veteran of having Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), then you know our lingo, words like trigger and flare. But if you're new to living with IBD then you may have heard these words but not be particularly... Read moreChevron
posted 07/16/2010, comments (2)|
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Men and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) - Part I

In honor of Father's day this month I've decided to focus on men and how IBD affects them. At first, I didn't think I would have much to discuss on the topic, though, seeing as I'm a woman and can't jump inside a guy's head. But, between my own experience with my Dad, who, like me, has Ulcerative Colitis, and some other gentlemen I know through my... Read moreChevron
posted 06/14/2010, comments (0)|
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