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Can A Low FODMAP Diet Help My IBD?
Colleen writing over at FODMAP Everyday, Existing research supports using a low FODMAP diet to help people with IBD in remission. Over 1/3rd of patients with IBD report gut symptoms in the absence of gut inflammation. And Despite no inflammation and a...
Do popular acid-suppressing meds increase risk of COVID-19?
Do popular acid-suppressing meds increase risk of COVID-19? New findings point to yes. A recent study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology found an independent, dose-response (i.e. higher the dose, higher the risk) relationship between proton...
Should You Take a Digestive Enzyme Supplement?
Digestive enzymes can help improve food tolerance when you pair them with the right food.
Top 6 Reasons To Use Telehealth With IBD Patients
By Colleen D. Webb, MS, RDN Telehealth visits could exceed 1 billion by the end of 2020, with 900 million related to COVID-19. Telehealth is the exchange of healthcare information remotely and electronically to improve the health of a patient. Here's some good news...
Why you have to run to the bathroom after eating
You might have your gastrocolic reflex to thank for bathroom urgency mid-meal.
How To Challenge Fruits and Vegetables with IBD
Lots of people with IBD are afraid to eat fruits and vegetables. Perhaps you suspect they worsen your symptoms. Maybe your doctor told you to avoid them. Whatever the reason, you’re probably itching to add them back to your diet. Not sure how to go about challenging...
