Concealing your Appliance Question: I am worried that people can see my ostomy appliance under my clothes. Is there any way that I can โhideโ my pouch better? Answer: Concealment of an ostomy appliance under clothes is a common concern. There are several options that may help you to โhideโ your pouch under your attire. [...]
Pre-cut Pouching Systems Question: I have had a stoma for several years, but recently I developed arthritis in my hands. Itโs getting difficult to use scissors to cut my flanges. Is there anything else I can use? Answer: Preparation of pouching systems can be a cause of concern for individuals with ostomies. There can be [...]
If Youโve Got a Life to Live, You Need MedicAlertยฎ When it comes to living life, thereโs a lot to enjoy. However, if you have a health condition, drug or food allergy, or take medication on a regular basis, you may be exposing yourself to undue risk every single day. Thatโs why there is MedicAlert. [...]
ย Foodborne Illness Foodborne illness results from eating food contaminated with pathogens such as bacteria (or their toxins), parasites, or viruses. Although most foodborne infections are undiagnosed and unreported, the Public Health Agency of Canada estimates that every year about 1 in 8 people in Canada become ill from pathogens in food. Of these, over [...]
Glycemic Index and Diet Recently, there has been a lot of chatter about the glycemic index and the possible health benefits of including foods ranked low on the glycemic index into your diet. Here we will take a closer look at the glycemic index and discuss why you might not want to make food choices [...]
The Inside Affair 2013 A Fundraising Hat Trick for the Inside Affair and Fรชte GASTROnomique Events in Vancouver, Montreal, and Toronto Raise $210,000 for the GI Society The GI Societyโs highly respected initiatives touch the lives of millions of Canadians affected by gastrointestinal and liver conditions. Everyone knows someone affected by a digestive disease or [...]
Community Engagement & Patient Advocacy The GI (Gastrointestinal) Society advocates on behalf of the millions of Canadians affected by gastrointestinal and liver diseases and disorders. Staff and volunteer advisors work closely with healthcare professionals and governments at all levels to engage the public and government bodies. We strive for system-wide improvements in care and treatment [...]
Mouth Ulcers and Celiac Disease In a recent study published in the journal, BMC Gastroenterology1, Iranian researchers found that recurrent mouth sores (recurrent aphthous stomatitis, or RAS) can be the only symptom of celiac disease. Also known as canker sores, RAS are small ulcers with a red base and a yellow layer that usually appear [...]
Jordan Richardson's Story Seven years ago, I was 19 years old and just deciding what my future would be. I had a job delivering pizza, I spent most of my Friday nights at the local watering hole with my friends, and most of my tip money went to beer and nachos. Such was my life [...]
Biopsychosocial Aspects of Functional GI Disorders โItโs all in your head!โ, โThereโs nothing wrong with you.โ, โAll tests are negative.โ...these phrases may be familiar to those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or functional dyspepsia (FD). Yet these individuals โ with functional gastrointestinal disorders โ are suffering from very real, frustrating, and sometimes debilitating symptoms. For [...]
So You Think You Know Hepatitis? Many people assume hepatitis is a disease that only affects alcoholics, drug users, and those who are unvaccinated. Actually, the word hepatitis is broken down this way: hepat originates from the Greek word for liver and the suffix -itis is Greek for inflammation. Therefore, hepatitis refers to any process [...]
Are You Getting Enough Zinc? Zinc is a trace element and an essential micronutrient for humans. Essential micronutrients are vitamins and minerals that are required in small amounts by the body for optimal health. Since the body is unable to synthesize these micronutrients, a dietary source is necessary. Early during digestion, zinc ions present in [...]
Hepatitis C โ To Tell or Not To Tell Hepatitis C is a liver disease resulting from an infection with the hepatitis C virus (HCV). In about a quarter of those infected, HCV resolves without serious consequences; however, for the remainder, the disease lingers (becomes chronic). The concern is that in about 25% of these [...]
Survey Results: The Unmet Needs of IBD 2020 Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term that refers to several diseases that are characterized by inflammation in the digestive tract. The most common of these are Crohnโs disease and ulcerative colitis, but IBD also includes diseases such as microscopic colitis (lymphocytic colitis and collagenous colitis), diversion [...]
March is Nutrition Month Nutrition Month originated in the late 1970s, when a group of dietitians decided it was time to have a dedicated part of the year to spread awareness of healthy diets and focus on the importance of eating well. The Canadian Dietetic Association (now Dietitians of Canada) caught on [...]
GI Society Survey Reveals Major Impact of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) on Canadians' Lives Gastrointestinal Society steps up to help patients this IBS Awareness Month Vancouver, BC โ April 10, 2017 โ To mark irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month this April, the Gastrointestinal Society has released the results of a recent survey of 2,961 [...]
Cinnamon: The Good, the Bad, and the Tasty This common spice is a mainstay of most kitchens. Delicious in sweet treats and hearty oatmeal, and a unique twist in savoury meals, cinnamon has a warm, slightly spicy taste that lends well to a variety of dishes. You might have even heard that it can help [...]
Mental Health and Gastrointestinal Conditions โItโs all in your head!โ โThereโs nothing wrong with you.โ โIs it really that bad?โ These are only a few phrases that people living with gastrointestinal (GI) conditions hear time and time again. Part of this stems from the fact that GI diseases and disorders are not visible [...]
Patient Support Programs Patient-focused adaptations ย If youโre living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), primarily Crohnโs disease and ulcerative colitis, and are taking a biologic medication, then patient support programs (PSPs) are useful in helping you manage your treatments. Biologics are highly effective medicines made in living cells used to treat chronic inflammatory diseases and [...]
Anti-TNF-ฮฑ Treatment Restores Gut Barrier Research done in 2002 confirms that in Crohnโs disease, the protective lining in the gut becomes more permeable than usual, which allows potentially harmful substances to pass through. However, by blocking a specific chemical in the body, not only is inflammation in the gut reduced, but most of the holes [...]
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