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Top 7 diseases and disorders for which Allopathic medicine PRETENDS there is no prevention or cure

The most common diseases and disorders we Americans know today are completely preventable, and should you or a loved one “acquire” them, they are curable. This is information hardly any medical doctors want anyone to understand, and Google (or WebMD) certainly won’t allow you to find the remedies. The key to allopathic “medicine” is to … Continue reading Top 7 diseases and disorders for which Allopathic medicine PRETENDS there is no prevention or cure

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Artificial sweetener could worsen symptoms of Crohn’s disease

“Sugar-free” artificial sweeteners might not be a healthier alternative to sugar after all. On the contrary, it can trigger inflammation and worsen symptoms of Crohn’s disease, a recent animal study showed. Published in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, it revealed that Splenda, a type of zero-calorie artificial sweetener, exacerbated gut inflammation in mice with Crohn’s disease. Splenda also increased … Continue reading Artificial sweetener could worsen symptoms of Crohn’s disease

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A folate deficiency puts you at risk of several diseases, research finds

Folate, also referred to as vitamin B9 or folic acid, is an essential nutrient obtained from many fruits and green leafy vegetables. Not getting enough of this B vitamin can lead to many health problems. One of these is fragile X syndrome, according to a study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). … Continue reading A folate deficiency puts you at risk of several diseases, research finds

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Crohn’s Disease Diet: Best & Worst Foods

Source: Crohn’s Disease Diet: Best & Worst Foods by Dr. Edward Group Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that is becoming more common. People with this illness often find it debilitating and are always seeking new ways to improve their lifestyle and live with less discomfort and disruption. One of the ways people … Continue reading Crohn’s Disease Diet: Best & Worst Foods

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Study: Young Adults With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Have Increased Risk of Fractures

Source: Study: Young Adults With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Have Increased Risk of Fractures by Dr. Edward Group The results of a 2010 study by Swiss scientists at the University Hospitals of Geneva and Lausanne shows strong evidence that children and young adults who suffer from inflammatory bowel disorders, such as Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, are at … Continue reading Study: Young Adults With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Have Increased Risk of Fractures

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What is Crohn’s Disease?

Crohn’s Disease is chronic irritation of the gastrointestinal tract. It is one of several irritable bowel diseases that share similar symptoms and immune disorders. The lesions that have become an identifying feature of Crohn’s Disease complicate intestinal function. This damage to the gastrointestinal tract can lead to more serious conditions. [1] The causes of Crohn’s Disease … Continue reading What is Crohn’s Disease?

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New Research: Vitamin D Supplements Could Help Fight Crohn’s Disease

Source: New Research: Vitamin D Supplements Could Help Fight Crohn’s Disease by Dr. Edward Group According to a new study coming out of Canada, Vitamin d supplements have shown the ability to counter the negative effects associated with Crohn’s disease. A team of researchers from McGill University Health Centre in Montreal suggest that if you suffer … Continue reading New Research: Vitamin D Supplements Could Help Fight Crohn’s Disease

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Suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease? A healthy diet may help ease your pain

Not to be confused with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), which is a non-inflammatory condition, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) now affects an estimated 1.4 million Americans, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. IBD, which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, is a chronic, life-long condition that can be treated but not necessarily cured. Conventional doctors … Continue reading Suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease? A healthy diet may help ease your pain

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Study: Aspirin May Increase Risk of Crohn’s Disease by 5x

Source: Study: Aspirin May Increase Risk of Crohn’s Disease by 5x by Dr. Edward Group Taking small daily serving of aspirin have been recommended by allopathic doctors for some time. Beyond its more typical use as an analgesic for occasional headache, fever and body aches, aspirin and its close derivatives are frequently used by people the … Continue reading Study: Aspirin May Increase Risk of Crohn’s Disease by 5x

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Vitamin D Deficiency Puts Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients at Greater Risk of Osteoporosis, Study Finds

Malnutrition is a common side effect of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The damage Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, and other bowel diseases inflict upon the intestinal tract makes it nearly impossible for proper absorption of essential vitamins and minerals the human body requires to thrive. More than a million people are believed to suffer from IBD in … Continue reading Vitamin D Deficiency Puts Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients at Greater Risk of Osteoporosis, Study Finds