Colitis

Almonds as prebiotics
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080627163121.htm Prebiotic Potential Of Almonds ScienceDaily (July 1, 2008) � Almonds, as well as being high in vitamin E and other minerals, are also thought to have other health benefits, such as reducing cholesterol. Recently published work by the Institute of... 13 Jul 2008 14:06

Ostomyland Main Support Chat Meeting Saturday 5th July
Main Chat is Saturday 8pm UK Time which is 3pm EST ish. Have you been told you need an ostomy (colostomy/ileostomy) to deal with your Crohn's or Ulcerative Colitis? Maybe you have already had this surgery and are coping with it? Or maybe a loved one is dealing with this and you want to support them? We are an... 5 Jul 2008 15:35

Cholangiocarcinoma;, pathogenesis and classification.
Cholangiocarcinomas (bile duct cancers) arise from the epithelial cells of the intrahepatic and extrahepatic bile ducts. These cancers are highly lethal because most are locally advanced at presentation. Tumors involving the proper hepatic duct bifurcation are collectively referred to as Klatskin tumors. In the fir... 5 Jul 2008 14:34

Is passing wind a sign of UC
Is passing wind a sign of UC? Especially if one has had it in the past? ... 4 Jul 2008 08:59

Research: Low vitamin D may harm the bones of IBD patients
http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=low-vitamin-d-may-harm-th Reuters - July 3, 2008 Low vitamin D may harm the bones of IBD patients Maintaining adequate vitamin D levels in the body may help guard against bo... By Michelle Rizzo NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Maintaining adequate vitamin D levels in the bo... 3 Jul 2008 21:46

IBD & Dioxins Link?
Is there a direct link between IBD and Dioxins? I didn't find one, but ... Dioxins, a persistent organic pollutant, resulting from incineration of chloronated compounds, pesticide manufacturing and pulp/paper bleaching. Dioxins are released into the atmosphere, rivers, lakes and oceans. Bacteria can't degrade di... 1 Aug 2008 23:18

Does anyone with Crohns get the shakes/shivers and feel coldfrom time to time?
I occasionally get tremors in my hand which bothers my grandson. He asks me about it and I just explain that Grandpa's hands are getting old which he disagrees with. He is about 4 years old and gets extremely embarrassed when he has a bum burp. Where does he get such cute expressions? I have received many... 3 Jul 2008 06:21

Research: (small study) Yoga And Meditation Change Gene ResponseTo Stress
That's what I believe...the two work hand in hand. -- - Rufus Mark Mandell wrote: There might be "some" validity to this research study, however, it would be much more accurate if they determined whether or not the IBD related genes were ALSO affected by the relaxation techniques. My experienc... 2 Jul 2008 23:13

Research: (small study) Yoga And Meditation Change Gene Response To Stress
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/113735.php Yoga And Meditation Change Gene Response To Stress 02 Jul 2008 Research from the US suggests that mind body techniques like yoga and meditation that put the body in a state of deep rest known as the relaxation response, are capable of changing how genes behav... 2 Jul 2008 21:10

Which Florida Medicaid type ?
Hello, My son has moderate to severe crohns disease and his insurance will become Florida Medicaid. They have two plans, an HMO and another plan. Does anyone with medicaid know the difference? We're supposed to choose one and have very little to go on. Thank you in advance, Joe in Florida ... 2 Jul 2008 21:10