Crohn's Diets
A change in diet may be at least as effective as steroid medications in easing the symptoms of Crohn's disease. Experts say that elemental diets--diets given via a feeding tube for up to two weeks--give patients and their doctors a chance to add foods back into the diet slowly to see which ones trigger inflammation.
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Organic diet may ease Crohn's
Preliminary results from a small Austrian study suggest that eating a strictly organic-food diet may help ease Crohn's symptoms. Researchers... Read more »
Low-carb diet may bring Crohn's, IBS relief
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Tips on diet changes that may ease Crohn's
For patients with Crohn's disease, finding well-tolerated foods can be difficult. Experts at The Mayo Clinic have put together a list of foods that... Read more »
Crohn's Disease: Dietary Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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54 tips for managing Crohn's
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