The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Side of GMOs And Their Link to IBD

We live in a world with fascinating scientific advances, but unfortunately, not all these developments are beneficial. Case in point: genetically modified food. These GM foods or so-called biotech foods come from genetically modified organisms (GMOs) that are generated in a laboratory. Already, this doesn't sound natural. But in addition to the rising economic, ecological and ethical... Continue Reading

How Celiac Disease And IBD Are Complicated by Gluten Allergies

Surprisingly, for a condition that affects approximately 1 in 133 people, celiac disease is still a mystery. Unlike other gastrointestinal diseases with unknown (idiopathic) causes, celiac disease stands out because it has a trigger – gluten. This substance that is found in cereal grains acts like a bulldozer to the intestinal villi, causing all sorts of health problems for patients. Naturally, this disease is quite serious... Continue Reading

All About Fecal Transplants

As you may know, the digestive system is filled with healthy bacteria which is an important part of regulating gastrointestinal health. For patients with conditions like irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel diseases, their gut flora is completely out of sync. There may have been a solution to this problem – stool transplants. Also known as fecal microbiota transplantation, this treatment is a lot like... Continue Reading

Steroids, Surgery and Other Problems with Crohn's Disease

Affecting as many as 600,000 people in North America, Crohn's disease is one of the most uncomfortable diseases around. If you have Crohn's disease, you may not always be aware of the fact that your symptoms, triggers and potential causes when examined in detail are different than other patients with Crohn's or other IBD (inflammatory bowel diseases) and there is a good reason for it. In fact, it is these differences that can profoundly impact... Continue Reading

More Than Just Symptom Masking – How To Really Treat Ulcerative Colitis

So you've been told or believe you have ulcerative colitis. Dealing with the pain, discomfort, not to mention the embarrassment, of this idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease is one of the most miserable conditions a patient can experience. But just what is causing this disease and how does one go about treating it beyond the use of steroids, medications, surgery or "cure all" supplements?... Continue Reading

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, A Different Diagnosis

With no known cause or cure, irritable bowel syndrome can be one of the most uncomfortable conditions to ever inflict the human body. Characterized by chronic abdominal pain, bloating, discomfort and alternating diarrhea and constipation, it's definitely a syndrome that needs extensive and personalized treatment and care. Most medical practices merely manage symptoms. Instead, through detailed testing and close examination of patient's medical history... Continue Reading