Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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Elizabeth Roberts

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posted 10/01/2008, comment (1)

Preservatives in Meat

Let me start this week's blog by admitting that I love pork - pork chops, pork roast, pork spare ribs, you name it if it's pork I like it. And since I haven't been able to eat beef (without big, bad repercussions) for nearly 10 years, pork helps to put some variety in my mainly chicken and fish diet. But, for the past few months I've been noticing... Read more Chevron

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Tracy Davenport

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posted 10/01/2008, comments (0)

What Causes Inflammatory Bowel Disease?

If you find yourself on the receiving end of this question, the answer is both simple and complex. The simple answer is this: no one knows for sure. Despite years of investigation, the root causes of IBD have yet to be identified. There is also a more complicated answer. Although we don't know exactly what causes IBD, there are certain... Read more Chevron

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Todd Eisner

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posted 09/22/2008, comments (0)

Common Ulcerative Colitis Questions Answered - Part II

See Part I of this series for more Q&A from Dr. Eisner The arthritis in my knee has been acting up lately. A rheumatologist recommended I take Advil, but I am afraid it will aggravate my Ulcerative Colitis. Should I use it? While Advil is an anti-inflammatory agent, its effect on the colon can exacerbate inflammatory bowel... Read more Chevron

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Jennifer Rackley

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posted 10/07/2008, comments (0)

Ulcerative Colitis - Part II: Lou Ann talks about Monica's diet

Last month we talked with Lou Ann about her daughter's UC. This is a little bit about some of the Monica's dietary struggles and some of the comfort foods she found she liked when she was in the middle of her flares. Jen: We spent some time last month talking about how you dealt with Monica's UC. I was wondering about... Read more Chevron

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Hope Trachtenberg-Fifer

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posted 09/09/2008, comments (0)

The Top Ten Ways IBD Has Changed Me

#10-I used to think that "Culturelle" was a moisturizer for dry, chapped hands and flaky elbows. # 9-I thought "probiotic" described members of the Republican Party. # 8-Despite my liberal nature, I have come to terms with the fact that I'm not a bad person just because I'm lactose intolerant. # 7-I've learned that there... Read more Chevron

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