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Human Intestinal Flora and Fecal Transplantation

When someone is ill because they lack beneficial gut bacteria, some doctors use a fecal transplantation to supply helpful bacteria to the large intestine.

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My Relationship with Prednisone: Effects, Side Effects and How it Changed my Life Forever

The corticosteroid prednisone definitely saves lives but has some serious and life-long consequences. Here, a physician and patient formerly on long-term prednisone discusses the pros and cons of this potent medication.

21 comments    health medicine immune system
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Crohns disease cure

A very, very, very good friend of mine has crohn's disease. And to be perfectly honest, it just about killed her. Here is her story. Sarah was in her early twenties and had low blood pressure. She was also very underweight. Not deathly...

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Symptoms and Treaments of Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and Differences Between

Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are two very similar digestive disorders. They are both Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) not to be confused with irritable bowel sydrome (IBS). It's important to understand the difference of Inflammatory bowel...

21 comments    health stress symptoms
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Butyric Acid, Bacteria and Colon Health

Colon bacteria make butyric acid. This acid improves the health of the intestinal lining, reduces inflammation and may reduce the risk of colon cancer.

8 comments    colon cancer glycemic index
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Health Benefits of Probiotics - Food Sources & Supplements

Probiotics: what they are, what they do, what foods contain them, the health benefits and side effects

11 comments    health food nutrition
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The Specific Carbohydrate Diet: Simple SCD Recipes and Quick Snacks

The Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) was developed by Dr. Sydney Hass and later popularized by Elaine Gottshall, who treated her daughter using it. Although originally developed to treat celiac and Crohn's disease, it is now commonly being used to treat autism and aspergers. Here are some great ideas for food to eat or serve your child for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks that are delicious and easy. This article will prove that the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, although it seems difficult,

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Celiac's Disease, IBS, Crohn's Disease - What's The Difference?

Learn the difference between Celiac's Disease, IBS, and Crohn's Disease. How to follow a Gluten Free Diet. Learn what is involved in Diagnosis and treatment.

2 comments    diet treatment foods
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Curing My Ulcerative Colitis: Removed Colon Does Not Always Equal Cured

I'm going to be completely honest here. If you don't suffer from ulcerative colitis or Crohn's, or you don't know anyone who does, then this is not the article for you. This is a very honest perspective of the disease and often falls under "too much...

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Anal Fissure

anal fissure A fissure-in-ano is a painful linear ulcer situated in the anal canal. It is a very common condition that causes suffering out of proportion to the size of the lesion. In the acute phase, the...

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