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Smart Strategies for Managing Stress With Crohn’s (4 minute read)

For individuals with Crohn's disease, three-quarters report that psychological stress triggers their symptoms, affecting the immune system and increasing the risk of flares, severe disease, depression, and anxiety. Managing stress is crucial for controlling Crohn's; experts recommend establishing healthy routines, automating decisions, exercising, maintaining social connections, practicing gratitude, and employing relaxation techniques like diaphragmatic breathing. Self-compassion is essential, and seeking mental health support can be beneficial in coping with the stress associated with Crohn's disease.

How to Achieve Remission With Crohn’s Disease (7 minute read)

Living with Crohn’s disease is challenging due to symptoms like abdominal pain and diarrhea. Remission, marked by little to no inflammation, is achievable through medications, diet, surgery, or other interventions. Clinical remission involves symptom relief, while endoscopic and histologic remission assess deeper healing. Diagnostic tests, including imaging and endoscopy, help evaluate remission. Achieving and sustaining remission is individualized, often requiring medications like biologics or immunomodulators. Remission duration varies, and relapse odds increase over time. Consistent medical follow-ups, medication adherence, and lifestyle factors like diet, stress management, sleep, and minimizing exposures to pollutants contribute to staying in remission. A relapse necessitates prompt medical attention and potential therapy adjustments. While there's no cure, managing Crohn’s with treatments and healthy choices improves the quality of life.

What Happens To Your Gut When You Stop Eating Meat (6 minute read)

As meat has long been a staple for fitness enthusiasts, recent trends toward veganism prompt consideration of alternative protein sources like lentils and tofu. Research suggests a link between reduced meat consumption and improved gut health, citing studies associating meat-enriched diets with inflammatory bowel disease. Red meat, high in saturated fat, is implicated in gut-related issues such as leaky gut syndrome, constipation, and bloating. While completely avoiding meat may pose nutritional risks, a balanced approach, incorporating plant-based foods, is recommended for better gut and heart health.

Vitamin D Is Crucial For Gut Health (2 minute read)

People with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, exhibit significantly lower vitamin D levels, with the severity of deficiency correlating to the disease intensity, suggests a study published on December 14, 2023. Examining 92 IBD patients and 14 healthy controls, the research reveals lower vitamin D levels in IBD patients correspond to increased inflammatory markers. While the study doesn't confirm causation, it underscores a strong association, prompting consideration of maintaining healthy vitamin D levels to potentially manage inflammation in IBD. The chicken-and-egg dilemma persists in understanding whether vitamin D deficiency precedes IBD or vice versa. Factors like altered nutrient absorption, dietary restrictions, reduced activity, and diarrhea in IBD patients may contribute to low vitamin D. Though not proving a causal link to IBD, the study advocates for sustaining adequate vitamin D levels for overall health benefits, including bone strength, immune function, mood improvement, and reduced chronic disease risk.

Nerve stimulation device for IBD implanted in Melb man (2 minute read)

An innovative Australian-designed medical implant offers hope to Crohn's disease patients. A Melbourne father has undergone a groundbreaking surgery, marking the world's first use of electrical stimulation in an implant to prevent gut damage. This advancement brings a new ray of hope for those suffering from Crohn's disease.

From farts to stomach noises, 73% battle embarrassing gut problems in public weekly! (3 minute read)

A recent survey of 2,000 British adults by OnePoll reveals that 79% have faced embarrassing gut-related incidents, such as public flatulence and noisy stomachs during job interviews. Despite 73% experiencing symptoms like bloating and diarrhea weekly, 54% find gut health perplexing. Registered nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert, sponsored by California Almonds, emphasizes the importance of dietary choices. The study indicates that 38% are unaware that digestive issues signify poor gut health. While 69% prefer self-treatment, only 27% consult doctors, citing the perception that gut health isn't significant (51%). Lambert highlights the impact on overall well-being and recommends a balanced diet. She notes scientific findings on almonds' benefits, debunking common gut health myths.

Leading men open up about Crohn’s and Colitis (43 minute video)

Sacha Dhawan, known for Doctor Who, musician Tom Speight, Paralympian Ali Jawad, and activist Mesha Moinirad participated in a panel organized by Crohn’s & Colitis UK. The discussion aimed to raise awareness about Crohn's and Colitis, chronic gut conditions without a cure. The men shared personal experiences, emphasizing the importance of seeking medical and emotional support. The panel also aimed to normalize men discussing challenging issues, breaking societal norms. The event, supported by Crohn’s & Colitis UK, celebrated the impact of sharing stories and information.