Clearing sinus congestion is crucial to relieve ear pressure whenever you have sinusitis. To get this done, take to sinus irrigation with a neti pot. You might like to drink loads of water to thin mucus, and use a pillow to keep your face raised when you sleep soundly,...
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7 Stem Cell Therapy Benefits
Not too long ago, the idea of stem cell therapy would have seemed like something out of a science fiction movie. Are you interested in learning more about stem cell therapy? Are you curious about whether it could benefit you or someone you love? If you want to know...
Disability Discrimination
Is Crohn’s disease a disability? If you are an employer, you should stay up to date on the latest laws that are in place regarding disability discrimination and Crohn’s disease. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) states that yes, Crohn’s disease meets the ADA’s definition of a disability. There...
5 Early Warning Signs Of Cancer
Did you know that you have around a 1 in 3 risks of developing cancer? Keep reading to learn 5 lessor known early warning signs of cancer you should never ignore. Although these odds are scary, the earlier you can identify the symptoms, the better your survival rates are. Are you wondering what does...
Nutritional Yeast In Recipes
Recommend those with Crohn’s disease or hidradenitis suppurativa avoid nutritional yeast.
Microscopic Colitis & Magnesium Deficiency
Bowel disease, microscopic colitis is just one type of 65 conditions associated with a deficiency of magnesium. Magnesium deficiency slows down bowel peristalsis, causing constipation, which can lead to toxicity as well as symptoms of colitis, microscopic colitis, irritable bowel syndrome or IBS, diverticulitis, and Crohn’s disease. Dr. Carolyn...
Ulcerative Colitis vs Crohn’s Disease: What’s the Difference?
Ugh. You’ve had stomach cramps for weeks. You’re utterly exhausted and you’re losing weight without even trying. And you keep having to run to the bathroom at all times of the day and night! What gives? The answer is that you probably have an inflammatory bowel disease. But which...
Genetic Testing For Cancer Explained
Some people, unfortunately, have inherited gene faults or mutations that raises the susceptibility to develop some cancer types. Genetic testing for cancer is a branch of cancer genomics which tests for certain inherited faulty genes. Before you make the decision to get a genetic screening test, however, there are...
Why You Should Be Taking Probiotics for Crohn’s Disease
Close to 800,000 people suffer from Crohn’s Disease in the United States. Each year the number of people diagnosed is increasing. Though there’s no cure for Crohn’s, there are ways to make it manageable and to tame flare-ups. Many treatment options exist, but one popular alternative is probiotics. What are...
Crohn’s Disease and Travel: The Top Traveling Tips for Those With Crohn’s Disease
Experts estimate that between 593,000 and 780,000 people in the United States currently suffer from Crohn’s disease. Are you part of this group? Do you have a big trip coming up in the near future? Traveling with Crohn’s disease can be tricky. Being in a new place, eating new food,...