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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… Continue reading
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My published work on a variety of IBD-related topics. Credibly sourced information to help empower fellow patients.
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… Continue reading
IBD Quiz! Test Your Knowledge of Crohn’s and Colitis!
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… Continue reading
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… Continue reading
What is The Difference Between Nutrition & Diet?
Nutrition refers to “the act or process of nourishing or being nourished”. 1http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutrition To be nourished, to have good nutrition, means getting appropriate amounts… Continue reading
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… Continue reading
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… Continue reading
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… Continue reading
The Alkaline Diet: A Brief Overview
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… Continue reading
Telogen Effluvium Hair Loss in IBD
If you are an Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) patient, and you’ve experienced hair loss, you are not alone A recent cross-sectional study found… Continue reading