Diabetes An Overview Type 2 diabetes and nutrition In a very simplified explanation, Type 2 Diabetes affects the way we use the food we eat. To explain a bit more, the pancreas stops producing enough of the hormone, insulin, to help us process the carbohydrates we eat. When we aren’t able to absorb the sugar we eat, […]
Month: July 2021
Crohn’s Disease – Overview
Crohn’s Disease An Overview What is Crohn’s Disease? Crohn’s disease (CD) is one of the two chronic inflammatory bowel diseases. It is an inflammatory response to intestinal microbes and can transcend to affect any region of the intestines. It is most associated with the ileum and the colon. The pathophysiology of CD is not completely […]
IBD – Tips and Trick
IBD TIPS & TRICKS Let’s be honest, combating stomach discomfort is something that no one enjoys. It’s important to know that there are actions that can be taken for those with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) in order to alleviate the irritating symptoms. Ulcerative colitis is one of those IBDs, which is a chronic condition of […]