It is not uncommon to see various medications used to treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) described as “chemotherapy”. However, there appears to be a…
Twitter chats can be a great way to participate in discussions about important topics, and to find new connections within various patient and medical communities. There…
It is officially Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week (which runs from Dec 1-7)! The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America‘s theme this year for awareness…
Nutrition refers to “the act or process of nourishing or being nourished”. To be nourished, to have good nutrition, means getting appropriate amounts of…
For people living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), finding a restroom while in public can be a nerve-wracking experience. It can be difficult to…
While many kids with Inflammatory Bowel Disease are able to attend summer camps without restriction, there are definitely times when a typical summer camp…
Biologic medications are a mainstay of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) treatment. While the general public is likely only familiar with the trade names of these drugs, such…
Many Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) patients find that dietary choices have an influence on their symptoms. Unfortunately, food that is easy to tolerate for one…
A great example to illustrate there is no such thing as junk food. Context is everything. In hospitals processed hyperpalatable foods can be life savers. https://twitter.com/JasonManford/status/1638274481700388864