People plan their lives around the week with Monday as the start. What if every Monday became a day to start and sustain healthy behavior? About.com, a proud participant of ... Read More

Inflammatory bowel disease is a chronic condition, and people with IBD will typically need treatment throughout their lives. But is there anything that might offer a cure?

Taking some vacation time for the holidays? Want to waste some time and learn something? Then let me ask you: How much do you know about Crohn's disease and ulcerative ... Read More

Some people with IBD know for certain that alcohol worsens their symptoms. From the email I receive, beer is the most common culprit, likely because of the intestinal gas it ... Read More

The fear of having an accident is a very real problem for many people with IBD. Even if it has never happened to you, you may worry that it is ... Read More

Most of us do it every year -- we make some sort of resolution and then break it not long after the new year begins. This year, stop that cycle ... Read More

Every year you hear the same question: "What are you doing for New Year's?" Where is it written that we must all go out on New Year's Eve? You ... Read More

It's almost here, the big holiday week. People everywhere are rushing around, shopping, baking, wrapping, and generally trying to cram everything in. Are you prepared to feel the holiday spirit ... Read More

Dreading those holiday get-togethers? Or maybe you just don't know what to make this year for your holiday feast. Take a look at my tips for sticking to the diet ... Read More

Hepatitis Guide, Charles Daniel, MPH, has the basics of the digestive system in pictures for us to peruse. This is especially useful to show to children and teens, so that ... Read More

Cimzia is the latest drug to be approved for the treatment of Crohn's disease. Cimzia is similar to Remicade in that it inactivates TNF-alpha. It also carries some serious warnings ... Read More

Recent studies cite a higher rate of medical errors on the part of arrogant and therefore, disruptive doctors. Unfortunately, sometimes we have no choice but to put up ... Read More

Children and adolescents who have Crohn's disease often have problems with nutrition, which can affect their growth. A study published in the International Journal of Colorectal Disease finds that treatment ... Read More

Sometimes just being anxious and thinking about going to the bathroom can make you think that you have to go to the bathroom! It can be a vicious circle. Practicing ... Read More

The holiday season is festive and fun, but also difficult and stressful. Family and friends may pull you in different directions, and most of us set expectations for ourselves that ... Read More

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Do you plan on braving the crowds at the local shopping mall? I love to shop, but I certainly don't like to stand in line or find a parking spot ... Read More