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Benefits of Acupuncture in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

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Acupuncture dates back to ancient China over 3,000 years ago, and is a therapy of traditional Chinese medicine that stimulates certain points on the body with single use needles. These points called ‘acupoints’ are a gathering of nerves that connect different organs to each other. According to acupuncture principles, these acupoints represent channels that carry … Read more

First IBS-C Study to Use Abdominal Score Assessment Finds Linaclotide Eases Symptoms

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This monumental study is the first to use an abdominal score assessment in irritable bowel syndrome with predominantly constipation. Those with IBS-C have been found to have more severe abdominal pain than IBS alone, along with more bloating and general discomfort. The goal of this study was to assess abdominal scores before, during, and after … Read more

Asian Inspired Cold Cucumber Salad

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This Asian inspired cucumber salad is cool, refreshing, and bursting with flavor! The combination of the spicy red onion with sweet bell pepper and toasted sesame is a perfect complement to the crisp cucumber. Even better? It couldn’t be easier to make! In under 15 minutes you’ve got a killer appetizer or side dish that’s … Read more

Grilled Pork Chops with Sage Butter & Pickled Peaches

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Pork Chop, pickled peaches, & sage butter

These grilled pork chops with sage butter and pickled peaches will be the star of any meal! I remember having pickled peaches at my grandpa’s house fresh out of their cellar. Sweet and tart with warm baking spices surrounding, the flavors meshed so well together I was hooked! Altogether, those sweet and tart peaches with … Read more

Medical Trauma and Chronic Illness

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Medical Trauma

Chronic illness can bring many things, but one most people don’t think about is medical trauma. Just because you haven’t experienced a war zone, attacker, or sudden car crash doesn’t mean you haven’t experienced trauma. Trauma comes in many forms, and one that is getting more recognition as of late is medical trauma. Trauma as … Read more

Rise in IBD Seen in Older Adults

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Rise in IBD

In the last several decades we have seen a global rise in IBD, but as of late more in the older adult population. A study of Medicare beneficiaries showed this steady rise increasing annually at 3.4% for Crohn’s disease and 2.8% in Ulcerative colitis. However, the largest rise in IBD was seen in the elderly … Read more

Classic Chilled Gazpacho

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Gazpacho is a classic cold and refreshing summer soup that has been around for centuries and for good reason. It uses fresh peak summer produce like tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and basil and it couldn’t be easier! No cooking, baking, or slaving over a hot stove required. Simply cut up the produce, blend it all … Read more

SCD Blueberry Scones

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 These blueberry scones are just as scrumptious as they are satisfying with flakey layers of buttery blueberry goodness! Even better? They are super simple to make! Perfect to brighten up brunch with the girls, afternoon tea, or a bridal shower. These classic yet sophisticated scones will be your go to for breakfast and brunch entertaining. … Read more

How Vitamin D Deficiency Affects IBD

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Vitamin D deficiency is commonly seen in patients with Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis. So much so in fact, that an estimated 80% of those with CD and 75% with UC suffer from vitamin D insufficiency and 50% of those meet the markers to be deficient. To be considered Vitamin D insufficient your levels are between … Read more