Role of Fats in Ulcerative Colitis The data from a recent study published in the journal, Gut, shows that a high dietary intake of linoleic acid (n-6 PUFA) more than doubles a person’s risk of developing ulcerative colitis. Ulcerative colitis [...]
Diet for Short Bowel Syndrome What is short bowel syndrome? Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is a malabsorptive condition in which more than 50% of the intestine is surgically removed. Symptoms include chronic diarrhea (or high output ostomy), dehydration, cramping, bloating [...]
Best Before and Expiry Dates for Food and Drugs Most of us with gastrointestinal maladies such as IBD (Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis), reflux disease (GERD), IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), or one of the myriad others, know from first-hand experience [...]
Can exercise improve your IBS? Although typical irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) management strategies do not specifically prescribe an exercise regime, most healthcare practitioners recommend a regular program of physical activity to maintain good health. Recently, a group of researchers from [...]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Diet: The Foods You Can Eat Individuals with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can use nutrition and lifestyle strategies to help control and manage gut symptoms, improve quality of life, and optimize digestive health. It is common [...]
Could your intestinal gas and bloating be a result of Complex Carbohydrate Intolerance or Lactose Intolerance? As more and more people are realizing the importance of healthy eating, many of us have discovered that some of the same [...]
Prednisone and Diet Prednisone is an anti-inflammatory medication which is commonly used in the treatment of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. This medication has some potential side effects that relate to the food we eat. These dietary guidelines may help [...]
How to Avoid GERD Symptoms While Working Out Whether you live life in the fast or slow lane, you’ll need some form of regular exercise. Besides reducing body fat, exercise can help relieve stress and anxiety, improve your overall sense [...]
Nutrition and Lifestyle Tips for GERD Foods Eat slowly and chew very well. This will help optimize digestion and give you time to feel full. When we are too full, it is harder for our bodies to efficiently break down [...]
Diverticular Disease: Who Says You Can't Eat Nuts? Conflicting advice regarding nuts and diverticular disease ends with results from large study! There is good news for individuals with diverticular disease who are longing to eat garden ripe strawberries and blueberries, [...]
