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That’s Not “Chemo” (The Mislabeling of IBD Treatments)

  By Dan Sharp July 14, 2019 November 12, 2019 Articles, Education, F.A.Q., Medical
That's Not "Chemo"   It is not uncommon to see various medications used to treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) described as “chemotherapy”. However, there appears to be a…
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Logical Fallacies in Online Patient Groups

  By Dan Sharp September 21, 2018 July 27, 2019 Articles, Education, Other Resources
Logical Fallacies in Online Patient Groups Online patient groups and communities can be a really great thing. They provide a source of support and camaraderie to many people, and the benefit…
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How to Join a Twitter Chat

  By Dan Sharp July 19, 2018 July 12, 2019 Articles, Events, F.A.Q., Twitter
how to join a twitter chat   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…
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IBD Quiz! Test Your Knowledge of Crohn’s and Colitis!

  By Dan Sharp December 1, 2016 July 1, 2018 Advocacy, Articles, Awareness, Blog, Education, Events
IBD Quiz! 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…
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Should I Get the Flu Shot if I Have IBD?

  By Dan Sharp October 29, 2016 November 11, 2019 Advocacy, Articles, Education, F.A.Q., Medical
Should I Get the Flu Shot if I have IBD? Should you get the flu shot if you have Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)? The answer is Yes! There are some rare exceptions so, as with all your…
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What is The Difference Between Nutrition & Diet?

  By Dan Sharp August 9, 2016 June 3, 2019 Articles, Diet and Nutrition, Education, F.A.Q.
What is the Difference Between Nutrition & Diet?   Nutrition refers to “the act or process of nourishing or being nourished”. To be nourished, to have good nutrition, means getting appropriate amounts of…
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Free Restroom Access Cards

  By Dan Sharp June 2, 2016 October 11, 2020 Advocacy, Articles, Other Resources
Free Restroom Access Cards   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…
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Camps for Kids with IBD

  By Dan Sharp March 18, 2016 May 13, 2019 Advocacy, Articles, Events, Other Resources
Summer Camps for kids with IBD   While many kids with Inflammatory Bowel Disease are able to attend summer camps without restriction, there are definitely times when a typical summer camp…
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What’s in a Name?

  By Dan Sharp December 1, 2015 November 14, 2017 Articles, Education, Medical
What's in a Name?   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…
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The Alkaline Diet: A Brief Overview

  By Dan Sharp October 2, 2015 September 28, 2018 Articles, Diet and Nutrition, Education, Medical
The Alkaline Diet   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…
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    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

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