Oxalate Stones What is Oxalate? Oxalate is an end product of metabolism and is normally excreted from the body after it is formed. It is derived from dietary sources (e.g. spinach), vitamin C metabolism, and synthesis within the body. Although most of oxalate comes from its formation in the body (50%), 10-15% is derived from [...]
Are You Washing Your Hands Correctly? To wash your hands for the proper length of time, try singing “Happy Birthday” while you vigorously lather up with soap. The friction caused by rubbing your hands together is an important part of removing harmful microbes and dirt. Rinsing for the right amount of time is important too, [...]
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 is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease consisting of fine ulcerations in the inner mucosal lining [...]
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 and heartburn. Malnutrition is a common issue when a person is unable to absorb adequate [...]
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 the price paid for ignoring warnings about taboo foods or inappropriate drug regimes. We may [...]
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 the United Kingdom1 conducted a short-term randomized control trial designed to test whether increased exercise [...]
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 for people with IBS to experience gut symptoms after eating certain kinds of foods, and [...]
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 foods that are so good for us can often cause gas, bloating, and considerable discomfort. [...]
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 to minimize these possible side effects. Sodium and Fluid Retention Prednisone may cause sodium (salt) [...]
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 of well-being, and, in certain cases, decrease Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms. But that doesn’t [...]
