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- Supplements for Crohn's Disease - Alternative and Complementary Trea…Created: 2009-07-10 @ 00:20:05 GMT
Many people with Crohn's Disease try alternative and complementary treatments for their symptoms. Some of the supplements for Crohn's disease have evidence supporting their use, and some do not… - Complementary and Alternative Medicine for IBD - Have You Tried Alte…Created: 2009-07-10 @ 00:18:06 GMT
Many people try complementary and alternative medicine for IBD -- everything from aloe vera to acupuncture. Have you tried any alternative therapies for your Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis?… - Freedom from Digestive Distress - Book Review of Freedom from Digest…Created: 2009-07-09 @ 21:54:37 GMT Updated: 2009-07-10 @ 00:43:04 GMT
In his book, Freedom from Digestive Distress, Gary Gitnick MD, covers non-medical treatments for many common digestive problems including irritable bowel syndrome, heartburn, diarrhea, gas, and con… - Fiber - What is Dietary FiberCreated: 2009-07-09 @ 14:44:38 GMT
Dietary fiber, found in plants, is also sometimes known as roughage or bulk. Fiber in your diet can help prevent both constipation and diarrhea… - Freedom from Digestive Distress - Book Review of Freedom from Digest…Created: 2009-07-08 @ 17:29:24 GMT Updated: 2009-07-08 @ 17:36:22 GMT
In his book Freedom from Digestive Distress, Dr. Gary L. Gitnick advocates using lifestyle changes to combat digestive disorders such as heartburn, gas, bloating and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)… - Eating for IBS - Review of Eating for IBS by Heather Van VorousCreated: 2009-07-07 @ 00:52:37 GMT Updated: 2009-07-07 @ 13:27:47 GMT
A complete review of the book Eating For IBS: A Revolutionary Diet for Managing IBS, by Heather Van Vorous. Van Vorous' book offers tips for eating with IBS, as well as recipes… - Anticholinergics - What Are AnticholinergicsCreated: 2009-07-06 @ 13:56:09 GMT Updated: 2009-07-06 @ 23:50:21 GMT
Anticholinergics are a class of drugs that reduce muscles spams in the intestine which are often used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)… - iPhone Applications for IBD - What Are iPhone Applications for IBDCreated: 2009-06-23 @ 17:19:39 GMT
These iPhone applications are made especially for people who have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Find out more about these iPhone applications for IBD… - Bromelain - Supplement for IBDCreated: 2009-06-22 @ 15:56:23 GMT Updated: 2009-06-23 @ 12:56:31 GMT
Bromelian is an extract created from pineapples that has anti-inflammatory properties. Bromelian has been studied as a supplement for IBD, and especially for ulcerative colitis… - Slippery Elm - Supplement for IBDCreated: 2009-06-22 @ 15:51:15 GMT Updated: 2009-06-22 @ 15:52:51 GMT
Slippery elm has been used for centuries to treat gastrointestinal problems. More recently, it has come under study as a potential supplement for IBD… - Boswellia - Supplement for IBDCreated: 2009-06-22 @ 15:31:56 GMT Updated: 2009-06-22 @ 15:35:12 GMT
Boswellia is an herb with anti-inflammatory properties that has been studied as a supplement for IBD. … - iPhone Application for IBD - Crohn's ToolkitCreated: 2009-06-20 @ 01:38:37 GMT
The Crohn's Toolkit is an iPhone application for people with IBD that offers a variety of tips and tricks to manage life with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis… - iPhone Application - Radiation PassportCreated: 2009-06-20 @ 01:37:51 GMT
Radiation Passport is an application for the iPhone that can help people determine the cancer risk associated with medical imaging procedures such as CAT scans, nuclear medicine tests, and even den… - iPhone Application for IBD - GI MonitorCreated: 2009-06-20 @ 01:37:16 GMT
GI Monitor is an iPhone application for IBD that helps patients keep track of their symptoms and create reports to email to their doctor… - Granuloma - What is a GranulomaCreated: 2009-06-15 @ 15:06:55 GMT Updated: 2009-06-15 @ 20:28:32 GMT
A granuloma is a mass of inflamed tissue found in the intestine that is associated with Crohn's disease…