Have you found yourself making more trips to the bathroom than usual? Are your stools a bit more watery and loose than they should be? It sounds like you’re experiencing diarrhea. But what is it, and why are you suffering from it? Do I have diarrhea? The symptoms of diarrhea are: In cases of infection-related […]

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This November marks Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Month, a time dedicated to spotlighting the unique challenges faced by patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)1. Canada has high rates of IBD, affecting over 320,000 people nationwide. As a result of our aging population, cases of IBD have steadily increased each year, snowballing into a growing problem […]

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Unravelling Nausea and its Causes We’ve all been there—that occasional unsettling sensation where your stomach takes a dive. It’s that feeling of being “sick to your stomach.” This sensation is what we call nausea. But what exactly is it, and why does it make an appearance? What is nausea? Nausea in simple terms is defined […]

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Ulcerative colitis (UC), an inflammatory bowel disease, is a debilitating condition with no known cause or cure. The Sishen pill is a therapeutic modality derived from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that relieves UC issues.1 Uncertainty continues on the mechanisms of how the Sishen pill works to improve ulcerative colitis. Understanding the basics of ulcerative colitis […]

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A pilot study was done on a new medication in a group of adolescents. How does it work, what were the results, and were there any side effects? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects roughly 1 in 44 eight-year-olds in the United States as of 2018.1   Its manifestations can vary significantly between individuals; however, it is […]

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A recent study investigates whether a test can differentiate between celiac and non-celiac gluten sensitivity. A recent survey found that nearly 11% of Americans suffer from some type of food allergy. Many food allergies are severe and require lifelong dietary changes. Gluten is one of the many food allergies that cause debilitating pain for many […]

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A recent study determined particular risks that could be associated with inflammatory bowel disease in pregnancy. Over 25% of patients diagnosed with Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) become pregnant and face certain risks during pregnancy and delivery. A recent analysis of 53 previous studies was published in the journal Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics and outlined increased […]

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Using bacterial proteins, scientists created a vaccine against inflammatory diseases in mice that fights symptoms of bowel disease and metabolic syndrome. The bacteria in your gut can greatly affect your health and well-being.  Harmful or pathogenic bacteria in a person’s intestines can cause inflammation of the intestinal lining that can lead to a variety of […]

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