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Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome (IBD)
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Caffeinated Beverages and IBD or IBS
Learn the beverages you may need to avoid while having an IBD or IBS flare.
FODMAP Diet: Benefits and Recipes
Learn about benefits of the FODMAP Diet for people with IBS, and enjoy several recipes on the diet.
The Importance of Empathy and Listening with Autoimmune Diseases
Learn how the use of empathy and good listening and communications skills improves the experience and reduces stress for people with autoimmune diseases.
Integrative Therapies to Treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Learn how to treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) using integrative therapies for the body and mind.
FATS: Which are Good, Bad and In Between?
Learn the difference between the types and sources of fats in foods, and which to eat and avoid.
Sulfasalazine
Understand the risks and precautions of Sulfasalazine medication for treating Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
Vedolizumab (Entyvio)
Understand the symptoms, risks, precautions and use of Vedolizumab for treating Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
Infliximab (Remicade)
Understand the symptoms, risks, precautions and use of Infliximab for treating Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
Digestion and Absorption of Food
Understand the process of how food is digested, absorbed and eliminated from the body.
How to Prevent and Manage the Side Effects of Corticosteroids
Learn the ways to prevent and manage the side effects of taking corticosteroid medications.
How to Prevent and Diagnose Osteoporosis
Learn the risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis and prevention of osteoporosis to maintain your bone health.
Prebiotic Foods
Learn the prebiotic foods that feed and maintain the good intestinal bacteria for gut health.
Stress and IBD
Understand the gut-brain connection and learn ways to manage physical, mental and emotional stressors when living with IBD.
Ways to Manage Crohn’s Disease Flare-ups
Learn how to manage and prevents flare-ups while living with Crohn’s Disease.
Corticosteroids Withdrawal
Learn about the symptoms and effects of tapering off corticosteroid medications.
What You Need to Know About Taking Mycophenolate Mofetil Medication
Understand the precautions, risks and side effects of Mycophenolate Mofetil medication.
Crohn’s Disease Flare-ups and Tips to Manage Them
Learn the factors that cause Crohn’s Disease flares and ways you can manage them.
Managing Your Stress Level and Daily Stressors When Living with Crohn’s and Colitis
Adopt proven approaches to managing physical, mental, and emotional stressors while living with IBD.
Does Inflammatory Bowel Disease Affect Your Body Image?
IBD can greatly influence your body image. Follow these suggestions to overcome issues and thrive.
Understanding the Types of Crohn’s Disease
Know the various types of Crohn’s Disease and their symptoms.
Probiotic Foods for Balancing the Gut Microbiome
A list of probiotic foods that contain live bacteria to reduce gut symptoms.
Ulcerative Colitis Disease Activity
Understand the 5 stages of Ulcerative Colitis disease from remission to fulminant.
Taking Tofacitinib to Treat Ulcerative Colitis
Learn about this medication used for treating adults with moderate to severe Ulcerative Colitis.
What is Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition?
Learn about nutritional supplementation through intravenous feeding, nasal or oral feeding tube.
Methotrexate for Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Methotrexate helps maintain Remission for Crohn’s Disease.
Fighting Fatigue with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Fatigue related to illness can have many causes and impacts on your daily life.
Factors that Trigger the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Flare-up
Learn more about the many factors that trigger inflammatory bowel disease flare-ups.
Cyclosporine Medication for Treating IBD
Understand the benefits and risks of Cyclosporine in treating Ulcerative Colitis.
Understanding the immunosuppressants – Azathioprine and Mercaptopurine
Azathioprine & 6-Mercaptopurine serve to suppress the immune system when needed.
Using 5-Aminosalicylates to Treat Mild to Moderate Crohn’s and Colitis
5-Aminosalicylate drugs are beneficial for mild to moderate Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.
Are Probiotics Good for You?
Learn about the effectiveness of probiotics in maintaining your immune system and digestive health.
New Medications Are Approved for Treating Crohn’s and Colitis
Discover the various new medications that are approved and also in the pipeline for treating IBD.
What Are the Possible Complications of Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative Colitis can involve many complications. Learn about them here.
Experiencing Anemia and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Understand the symptoms, causes and contributing factors for anemia with inflammatory bowel disease.
Understand the Types of Ulcerative Colitis
Know the various types of Ulcerative Colitis and their symptoms.
Learn About the Many Symptoms of Crohn’s Disease
Understand the various potential symptoms of Crohn’s Disease that can cause flares.
The Simple Science Behind Inflammatory Bowel Disease Development
Learn about the science and other factors behind the development of inflammatory bowel disease.
Tips to Prevent and Manage the Side Effects of Oral Corticosteroids
Understand the side effects of corticosteroids and how to reduce or prevent them.
What’s the Difference Between Prebiotics and Probiotics?
Understand how prebiotics and probiotics work in unison for your gut health.
What Are Prebiotic Foods
A list of prebiotics foods that feed and maintain the good intestinal bacteria in the gut.
Medications for Ulcerative Colitis
Understand the medications to treat Ulcerative Colitis during flares and remissions.
What Are the Cause and Risk Factors of Ulcerative Colitis?
Learn the facts about the cause of Ulcerative Colitis and its various risk factors.
What Are the Cause and Risk Factors of Crohn’s Disease?
Learn the facts about the cause of Crohn’s Disease and its various risk factors.
Do You Know About Biosimilar Medications with Natural Ingredients?
Discover biosimilar medications made from natural sources such as animals, plans and microorganisms.
The Difference Between Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease
Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease have both similar and distinct characteristics. Learn more.
Natural Biologics Target Crohn’s and Colitis’ Sources of Inflammation
Naturally derived biologic medications can improve inflammation and Crohn’s and Colitis outcomes.
What Are the Possible Complications of Crohn’s Disease?
Learn about Crohn’s Disease and the different ways it can affect your body through complications.
Crohn’s Disease Activity: The 4 Stages
Learn about the 4 stages of Crohn’s Disease including descriptions and symptoms.
Colorectal Cancer with Crohn’s and Colitis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease patients have a higher risk for colorectal or colon cancer. Learn more.
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis with Crohn’s and Colitis
Know the symptoms and risks of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, a disease of the bile ducts.
Nutritional Deficiencies with Crohn’s and Colitis
Learn about the various nutritional deficiencies and symptoms that can occur with IBD.
Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis
Understand the various potential symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis that can cause flares.
Travel easier with Crohn’s and Colitis Using Planning and a Restroom Access Card
Planning ahead and taking precautions makes traveling safer, more comfortable and enjoyable.
What You Want to Know About Fertility, Pregnancy and Colitis and Crohn’s
Learn about fertility and pregnancy with IBD, including precautions, medications and actions for healthy outcomes.
Living Well with Stoma and IBD
IBD patients can learn how to live easily and comfortably with stoma.