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Diet
Discussing Diet and Ostomies on The IBD & Ostomy Support Show
I had an opportunity to be on The IBD & Ostomy Support Show for a live stream on Sept 21, 2017.
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Busting IBD Misinformation: Tips for Patients
A huge number of patients who have a chronic illness will turn to the internet to get their information. Unfortunately, most of the information they come across won’t be true.
Talking About Protein, Anemia, Eating as a Vegan Ostomate, and More! (w/ video)
On March 15th, 2017 I spoke to the members of Ostomy Toronto as a guest speaker.
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Transitioning to a Plant-Based Diet: Tips From an Expert
Transitioning to a plant-based diet, especially when you have IBD, will require some planning.
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Hospital Food: Making the Best of It
Hospitals aren’t known for serving 5-star meals, but that doesn’t mean you have to suffer through them.
IBD Advocates Unite at P2PEP16: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
I had been invited to speak in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA as part of a patient event called P2PEP (Patient 2 Patient Education Project) on Saturday, April 16, 2016. The event was hosted by the University of Michigan IBD Team and was led by Dr. Peter Higgins.
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Fiber: Friend or Foe to someone with Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
For the longest time, I remember fiber being the sworn enemy of someone who has Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis. In fact, the suggestion to go on a low-fiber diet when you have IBD is often one of the first ones you’ll hear – but is that the best thing to do?
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Dealing with Ostomy Blockages (w/ video)
Blockages and partial blockages are a concern for ostomates, especially ileostomates, but there are several ways to both prevent and treat minor blockages.