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Crohn's disease flares can happen at any time, but they are most likely to happen during times of high stress. One way to keep stress at bay is through regular exercise. Patients with chronic illnesses such as IBD are encouraged to make exercise a part of their daily life. Exercise programs should always be started under the supervision of a physician, however.
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There are many people who confuse Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). In actuality, they are very different. IBS is a functional disorder of the intestines, in which structurally, there is no pathology. The intestines in IBD however, are inflamed or ulcerated. Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease are types…
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