Routine Health Maintenance for People With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Routine health maintenance for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is very important. IBD consists of Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, which are chronic inflammatory diseases of the digestive tract. Read more about IBD here. IBD is thought to be an autoimmune disease.…
DetailsUlcerative Colitis: The Basics Ulcerative Colitis is a form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD. The other form of IBD is called Crohn’s Disease, which you can read about here. Read more about IBD in general here, and remember that IBD is very different from IBS, which stands for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, which you…
DetailsCrohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) consists of Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. IBD is very different from IBS, which stands for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, which you can read about here. These are chronic inflammatory conditions, meaning they are characterized by episodes of symptoms, alternating with episodes of feeling fine.…
DetailsNot Sure If You Have IBS or IBD? It’s Worth Finding Out Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are inflammatory diseases of the bowel (IBD, for Inflammatory Bowel Disease). There’s a lot of confusion out there (among the general public but also among doctors) about what IBD is. Though IBD and IBS (which stands…
DetailsThink you need antibiotics for that cough or sinus infection? Think again Cold season is just around the corner and with it comes the coughs, sore throats and runny noses that make us miserable. It has long been known by doctors that the vast majority of these common respiratory infections are caused by…
DetailsTired? Try This! I have 3 kids under 4. Believe me, I know tired. I’ve spent many a night fantasizing about boarding school for toddlers. In today’s world of mobile devices, social media, and 24/7 availability, even those of us without a house full of screaming infants are finding it harder and harder…
DetailsVegetarian? Let’s Go Shopping! Are you a vegan or vegetarian, and considering nutritious meals for the whole family? A plant based diet has many health benefits, but can be accompanied by deficiencies in vitamins, minerals and protein. Here’s a checklist for some nutritious options the whole family can enjoy. CALCIUM (non dairy…
DetailsBeat Dry Skin with These 6 Easy Tips! Now that the weather’s cooling off, if you live in a cold climate you may be thinking about winterizing your pipes, your car, your garden… and your skin?? Dry itchy skin (xerosis cutis) is a common reason for visit in a dermatology clinic, especially here…
DetailsThe Facts About H pylori Helicobacter pylori (aka H. pylori) is a bug that lives in the stomach, and thrives in the acidic environment. It’s the most common chronic bacterial infection in humans, and amazingly, about a third of north American and north European adults are infected. In areas such as…
DetailsFecal Incontinence? You’re Not Alone Having “an accident” as an adult can be extremely embarrassing – something you might not even feel comfortable discussing with your doctor. Know that you aren’t alone. It’s estimated that about 5% of women over the age of 60 will have experienced an involuntary loss of stool. This…
DetailsYogurt Got You Wondering? So in Part 1, we talked about probiotics – what they are and what is their job-description within the body. The next question is – what does this mean for you, and should you be taking them. Here are a few important things to keep in mind about probiotics:…
DetailsPreventing Wrinkes? Sign Me Up! What’s up with preventative Botox? Botulinum toxin injection (brand names including Botox®, Dysport®, and Xeomin®…I will just say “Botox®” for simplicity!) is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures today – and I like to refer to it as a “gateway drug.” Botox® relaxes the muscles into…
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