Digestive Disorders
I was recently diagnosed with Crohn's disease. What foods should I eat and which ones should I avoid?
How can I enjoy eating out at restaurants if I have Crohn's disease?
Tuesday, Jun 28th 2011
Living With Crohn's Disease
"When my Crohn's is under control, it's the best time of my life," says Nancy Kennedy, a 47-year-old nurse and mother of three, who has been treated for Crohn's disease for nearly 30 years. Kennedy is one of an estimated 1.5 million Americans who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease. Receiving a diagnosis just six months after the birth of her first child, Nicole, Kennedy never dreamed that the baby she held in her arms would one day face the very same challenges.
But this mother-daughter duo isn't letting their diagnoses hold them back.
How much fiber should I have in my daily diet, and what are the five best sources?
Colon Cancer Screening: Don't Delay It
"It was no big deal. I don't understand why people stress over it."
"The procedure itself was totally painless and relatively easy."
"It was a piece of cake."
A Pill So People With Celiac Disease Can Eat Freely?
Scientists engineer an enzyme to stop the disease-causing process in a test tube, but more research is needed.
By Barbara Bronson Gray
HealthDay Reporter
Wednesday, Dec 12th 2012
3 Easy Ways to Ease Constipation
You may be all go-go-go this holiday season, busy with traveling, parties, late nights and fun. It's energizing, in a way.
But not everything in your body can keep up with your busy schedule.
Take your bowels, for instance: instead of being on the go right along with you, they may be sending out a different message.
No go.
New Guidelines Urge Limiting Endoscopy for GERD
Women should not undergo routine screening, and many men don't need it either, according to American College of Physicians
By Carina Storrs
HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Dec. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Heartburn can usually be diagnosed and managed without the use of an invasive procedure called an upper endoscopy, according to new recommendations for doctors.
Friday, Nov 30th 2012
Crohn's Disease: It Didn't Keep Me From the Olympics, and It Won't Stop Me Now
by Carrie Johnson
I'm a three-time Olympic athlete. I'm a veterinary student. And I'm living with Crohn's disease.
10 Tips for Coping With IBS Symptoms
If you've recently been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), then you're likely coping with chronic abdominal discomfort or pain, bloating and changes in bowel habits. These symptoms can cause physical and psychological discomfort. Discovering an IBS management plan that works for you likely will involve trial and error at first and changes along the way.
