Do You Have "Tired Blood"?
Wednesday June 28, 2006
Stop for a moment and think about this question--are you tired all the time? Do you feel as if you don't have as much energy as you did a month ... Read More
Stress-Busting Tools
Saturday June 24, 2006
Stress. We all have stress in our lives, and we all have different ways of reacting to that stress. Stress can be a positive force in your life, but stress ... Read More
How To Travel by Car
Wednesday June 21, 2006
It's summer again, when many people are planning vacations or trips to see friends and family. Traveling by car always takes some preparation--more so if you have IBS or IBD. ... Read More
IBD Has Gone to The Dogs
Monday June 19, 2006
We humans with IBD think we have it pretty bad. But what about our furry friends? That's right--Fido and Snowball may have to undergo extensive testing and be treated with ... Read More
Risk of Infertility for Women After J-Pouch Surgery Almost Half
Saturday June 17, 2006
A new study in the medical journal Gut indicates that infertility occurs in 48% of women who undergo j-pouch (ileal pouch-anal anastomosis) surgery to treat ulcerative colitis (UC). This ... Read More
Myths About Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Thursday June 15, 2006
From "it's all in your head" to "IBS is a women's disease," there are many myths that surround IBS. Learn the truth about some of things you may have heard.
Gender Differences in IBS
Tuesday June 13, 2006
In the Western world, IBS is largely considered a women's health issue. However, men do get IBS, just not as frequently as women. Why do more women than men suffer ... Read More
Keeping Health Care Costs Under Control
Sunday June 11, 2006
The cost of medical care has been rising, and consumers are now finding it increasingly difficult to manage their out-of-pocket costs. This is especially true for people who have chronic ... Read More
Email Course - Irritable Bowel Syndrome 101
Wednesday June 7, 2006
Are you newly diagnosed with IBS or interested in learning more about this common gastrointestinal problem? Sign up for my newsletter course, and receive an email with a new lesson ... Read More
Smoking, Nicotine, and IBD
Monday June 5, 2006
Have you been thinking about quitting smoking? If you have Crohn's disease it could benefit your health. Learn about the effects that smoking cigarettes has on IBD.
What to Do When Feeling Blue
Saturday June 3, 2006
People with chronic health conditions are at risk for developing depression. When your disease relapses, a case of the blues is almost certain to follow. Use these tips to help ... Read More
Important Personal Medical Information
Thursday June 1, 2006
When treating the victim of an emergency, an ambulance crew needs need certain information. It's very hard to recite important medical information accurately during emergencies. Mistakes can be deadly. Rod ... Read More