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When I first came to live in Canada, I had come from Scotland where the summers were usually cool and damp. I took advantage of the sun with a vengeance. I would sit out and sunbathe for hours at a time whenever I could and I am afraid I did not use a sunscreen to protect my skin. In fact it was all the rage then to apply oil so that you literally cooked your skin. Having red hair and fair skin, I would therefore often have bad sunburns.

I often spent summers that followed, going through the same pattern until years later during a yearly physical check-up my doctor noticed an unusual mark on my knee so she sent me to see a skin specialist. It turned out the mark was nothing however, another mole was checked and it was found to be a malignant melanoma. I was lucky when they removed the mole they also removed the cancer.

After that scare I stopped sitting in the sun and going out without the protection of a sun screen. I always asked the doctor to inspect the moles at the time of my check-up. Everything has been fine now for about twenty year; that was until this April, when my doctor noticed a mole that had changed. So off I went to the specialist. Of course after the last time I thought the worst. Thankfully the biopsy was clear and after having the rest of my skin checked everything was alright...

I always found it a little confusing to know the correct SPF sunscreen to use. For anyone like me that needs a quick chart, the following is a guide set out by dermatologists.

Wear SPF 15, is for limited exposure and skin that rarely burn

Wear SPF 30, is for skin that burns easily and if moderate time is spent on outdoor activities.

Wear SPF 45, is for sensitive skin that burns easily or when extended periods are spent outdoors.

Wear SPF 60, isfor re-active skin that burns easily, for women that are pregnant and people on acne medication.

I shall continue to take care when out in the sun and ensure my loved ones do the same and try to show by example.

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In North America one person in sixty-two will be diagnosed with melanoma. The increased incidence of melanoma is due to unprotected exposure to the sun.

Sunlight contains ultraviolet rays, UVB and UVC. The UVC rays are usually blocked by the ozone and never reach earth, but the UVB and UVA rays do penetrate the ozone layer and when we are out in the sunlight without sun protection it can do irreversible damage to the skin.

UVB rays make-up five percent of the UV radiation that reaches the earth and mainly responsible for tanning and sunburns.

UVA easy make-up ninety-five per cent of the UV radiation that reaches earth they are more dangerous than they seem since they accelerate aging as the effects are quite visible in long term exposure.

Infrequent exposure to UVA and UVB rays can also cause irreversible damage to our skin. We also need protection while in the shade as UVA rays can reach us there and also behind glass. After sunbathing or sitting in the car for a while it is a good idea to cover-up, for example with a long sleeved shirt.

The sunscreen should be applied generously and on all exposed skin. Apply regularly during the day especially when in and out of the water.

Apply sunscreen and protection to the following exposed areas.

Hair line, hair parting, ears, eye contour, neck, collar bone, back and front of arms, elbows, back of hands, feet, legs, behind knee, protect head with a hat and most important protect eyes with sunglasses.

Cover-up, protect your skin and have a great fun filled safe summer…

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Since a lot of time can be wasted and the wrong information researched it is important that as much information is obtained from the family doctor about the patient’s specific disease when diagnosed. It is also a good idea to write down any questions for the doctor before an appointment. Since doctors' appointments can be very stressful at the best of times, one can easily get very confused or forget relevant information especially when the doctor may give a lot of information at one appointment. Consider taking a tape recorder with you, so that the full information can be caught and played back at your own convenience.

About a year and a half ago I met a single Mum who had a teenage daughter who was diagnosed with leukemia. Both the Mom and teenage daughter have done a lot of research on the internet, libraries and their local Cancer Society. It was a hard couple of years for the whole family but I was amazed how positive they were about the diagnosis and took each setback in their stride. With all their problems they are a caring family who really do care what is going on in others' lives. The daughter also looked into alternative medicines, and even tried some for herself. Her illness did go into remission for quite a while. She does have the odd few days where she does have recurring problems, but they think positive about the future. A positive outlook really is important with any chronic illness. The more one understands one's illnesses, the treatments and medications available, the easier it is to cope during the rough times.

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Over the past thirty years the survival rate for ALL Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia has improved considerably. However, that is not comforting when you or your love-ones have been diagnosed with leukemia. Although treatment for leukemia is very successful it can be a long road to travel. It can take from two to three and a half years; the first three to six months the patient must be watched and checked constantly, but during the maintenance stage children can go back to school and live a relatively normal life.

The following are a few coping tricks for parents.

Get to know the health team at the Pediatric Cancer Centers. The team consists of Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Recreation Therapists, Childcare Workers, Teachers, Dietitians, Chaplains and Social Workers. They are there for you to rely on every inch of the long road whether it is explaining procedures to children without scarring them, financial assistance, housing arrangements for parents during their child’s treatments.

Major medical centers and not-for-profit groups provide many different activities and services just for children with cancer and their families. Some include support groups for siblings, summer camps and wish granting programs.

Assists family and friends in understanding your situation and what you are going through. www.caringbridge.org is a free personalized web page (not-for-profit) site. It assists by easing the stress of calling everyone whenever there is something new to report. On this site one can list appointments, treatments, health setbacks and the celebrations. It also allows others to send notes of encouragement even if they are out of town or the country.

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Legionnaire’s disease is usually caused by inhaling bacteria now called Legionella which flourishes in a damp moist environment such as large air conditioning systems, showers and whirlpool spas etc.

At the present time it is not known why only a few people become affected by this disease. It is believed that people who are more vulnerable are those who have a weakened immune system due to age, illness or smokers.

This disease usually develops between two to fourteen days after exposure to the Legionella bacterium. The symptoms are very similar to the flu and include headaches, muscle pain, chills, high fevers, a cough, shortness of breath chest pains fatigue and loss of appetite due to gastrointestinal symptoms. Legionnaires disease is usually treated with antibiotics; the earlier the treatment the less chances of serious complications or even death.

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a common disorder yet one that most people feel uncomfortable talking about since the symptoms include gas, bloating, diarrhea or constipation and can sometimes be accompanied by abdominal pain.

The triggers that cause discomfort can be caused by particular foods and liquids such as milk, alcohol, chocolate, dairy products, caffeine and sugar-free products. Once diagnosed relief is found by simply eliminating high gas causing foods and liquids such as carbonating beverages, salads raw fruits and vegetables for example cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower; stress can also play a part in aggravating symptoms.

Since these are all the foods that we are told should be in our daily food intake. Self care is the best way to go, eat a balanced diet but in moderation avoid foods that are the triggers or eat smaller portions of them.

• Experiment with fiber such as (Metamucil) on a daily basis, mix it in a glass or water, juice or sprinkled on your cereal. Start off with a half a teaspoon and work up to the amount your doctor recommends; since it takes a while for your system to get use to it and can cause extreme flatulence and discomfort.
• Use anti-diarrhea and constipation medication as needed.
• Avoid the triggers that bring on the IBS symptoms.
• Eat at regular times, do not skip meals
• Drink plenty of liquids such as water, peppermint, fennel and green herbal teas. These teas help to ease some of the symptoms.
• Also consider acupuncture to relive the pain if it becomes chronic.
• Seek out support groups and others with IBS, there are even a few to be found on the internet and one can sign up for a newsletter that gives up to date treatments, medications and peoples reactions and thoughts. This way you learn how others live normal lives in spite of this disorder.

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By that time my mother-in-law was married with nine children. Her older brother was the first to be diagnosed with Huntington's, however since he lived some distance away, they were not fully aware of his rate of deterioration.

A few years later the sister who lived within the same town was diagnosed with the disease. This was a very special lady who did her best to look after her children for as long as she could. It was about this time I married into the family. When expecting my daughter I brought the subject up to my family doctor, who like a lot of doctors at that time knew very little about the disease. He did manage to scare me to death by telling me that I would have to get my daughter sterilized so that she could not pass it on to her children and since it could skip a generation, both my husband and daughter could inherit the gene.

After speaking with my mother-in-law she shared with me the information she had obtained. In her family the disease was only carried by the female gene and since she did not have the defective gene she would not pass it on to her family and therefore none of her children would develop it. This definitely made me feel very much more confident and she was right none of her ten children developed the disease.

A few years later we had a visit from another of my mother-in-laws brothers. He came to the city where we lived to find employment. He lived with us for about six months during which time it became quite evident that he had signs of the disease. He had problems holding down jobs, employers would accuse him of drinking on the job when it was the symptoms that caused him appear drunk. After he had fallen down the stairs and had fallen just walking around my husband suggested he go to a doctor. When he did it was confirmed he had Huntington's unfortunately as soon as he discovered he had the illness it progressed very rapidly and although he moved home to stay with his father it was not long before he was placed in a facility.

Several years later the last and youngest brother was diagnosed, he did have a loving wife and family who managed to keep him home and around them for quite a few years. Of course by this time, there were some drugs as named in my article this week that could ease the symptoms quite a bit. In fact his life span and quality of live had improved from that of his siblings with the disease.

Out of the family of six only my mother-in-law and her sister did not receive the gene. Since the disease in this family was only carried by the female gene, only the one sister passed it on to her family. It is with regret that I have to write that half of her family is already showing signs.

Caring for someone with Huntington's disease can be both time consuming and exhausting. However, there is assistance out there for you. Call the Social Services department in your state or province or contact the local chapter of the Huntington's Society and they can arrange to get you help and support.

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By that time my mother-in-law was married with nine children. Her older brother was the first to be diagnosed with Huntington's, however since he lived some distance away, they were not fully aware of his rate of deterioration.

A few years later the sister who lived within the same town was diagnosed with the disease. This was a very special lady who did her best to look after her children for as long as she could. It was about this time I married into the family. When expecting my daughter I brought the subject up to my family doctor, who like a lot of doctors at that time knew very little about the disease. He did manage to scare me to death by telling me that I would have to get my daughter sterilized so that she could not pass it on to her children and since it could skip a generation, both my husband and daughter could inherit the gene.

After speaking with my mother-in-law she shared with me the information she had obtained. In her family the disease was only carried by the female gene and since she did not have the defective gene she would not pass it on to her family and therefore none of her children would develop it. This definitely made me feel very much more confident and she was right none of her ten children developed the disease.

A few years later we had a visit from another of my mother-in-laws brothers. He came to the city where we lived to find employment. He lived with us for about six months during which time it became quite evident that he had signs of the disease. He had problems holding down jobs, employers would accuse him of drinking on the job when it was the symptoms that caused him appear drunk. After he had fallen down the stairs and had fallen just walking around my husband suggested he go to a doctor. When he did it was confirmed he had Huntington's unfortunately as soon as he discovered he had the illness it progressed very rapidly and although he moved home to stay with his father it was not long before he was placed in a facility.

Several years later the last and youngest brother was diagnosed, he did have a loving wife and family who managed to keep him home and around them for quite a few years. Of course by this time, there were some drugs as named in my article this week that could ease the symptoms quite a bit. In fact his life span and quality of live had improved from that of his siblings with the disease.

Out of the family of six only my mother-in-law and her sister did not receive the gene. Since the disease in this family was only carried by the female gene, only the one sister passed it on to her family. It is with regret that I have to write that half of her family is already showing signs.

Caring for someone with Huntington's disease can be both time consuming and exhausting. However, there is assistance out there for you. Call the Social Services department in your state or province or contact the local chapter of the Huntington's Society and they can arrange to get you help and support.

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My brother-in-law Donny had a stroke a few years ago that has left him paralyzed on one side. He was at work at the time and as you will see in the following, had others been aware of stroke symptoms and had he received treatment within the time frame required he might have recovered from the stroke.

Strokes are one of the main causes of adult disability and the leading cause of death next to cancer and heart disease. Yet not too many people are aware of the risk factors, the symptoms and what to do if a person is having a stroke.

The following is a list of risk factors:

The risk is higher if a family member has had a stroke. As one gets older the risk of a stroke increases and can affect both men and women equally; however, women are more likely to die of a stroke.

Black people are more likely to be at risk, since they have a higher prevalence of high blood pressure and diabetes. However, no matter what nationality or race people with hypertension (high blood pressure) and diabetes are at risk for both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. This is because the two diseases mentioned usually weaken and damage blood vessels in the brain which leaves them susceptible to atherosclerosis and hemorrhage.

Being aware of health issues is also important since both the high levels of cholesterol and cigarette smoking contribute to plaque in the arteries and the nicotine also makes the heart work harder increasing both heart rate and blood pressure.

Recognizing the symptoms of a stroke is very important, since the person having the stroke must get treatment and medication as soon as possibe to improve his chances of survival and recovery. There is a three hour time frame during which time a patient must be admitted to a hospital or stroke center and to have a drug administered to him called a tissue plasminogen activator (nick-named “Clot buster”). This is a drug that can break-up a small clot that is causing an ischemic stroke.

No one person necessarily has the same symptoms after the stroke; their emotions are sometimes reversed, and others have memory and problem solving difficulties, such as the following:

1. Learning and remembering information
2. The need to be prompted to do the everyday tasks
3. Become lost and confused
4. Unable to problem solve
5. Short attention span

Despite some unexpected health emergencies that have hospitalized Donny since his stroke he does attend a rehab center several times a week where he receives treatments and is able to interact with others in recreational activities. He has even won cups for bowling. The one thing I admire about him is that he has not lost his sense of humor and positive outlook and he really is a great inspiration to others.

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Over the past few months, you have probably noticed from my blogs, that the articles I have written have been written from personal experience on chronic illness by either me or my family. This weeks and next weeks article are also from first hand experience.

I would like to add my family members are not a lot of sick people; it is quite a large family who on the whole have healthy life styles, eating healthy and exercising etc. Whether it is due to the media being able to give us information on medical research or the environment . We are able to get more information sooner and learn more about chronic illnesses and therefore get treatment quickly. Many years ago more people were dying of illnesses. These days chronic illness does touch everyone directly or indirectly.. take cancer for example, I am sure everyone of us at sometime or other have known a loved one who has cancer.

Several years ago, at the age of six my daughter was sent to the Toronto Sick Kids Hospital Cardiac section as her pediatrician felt that her heart did not sound just right and also because of health problems she hade at her birth and the problems she had over the years.

We spent several hours there, with her going through all kinds of tests, only to be told that there did not seem to be any problem.

The years have gone by and every year she has always had some kind of infections or problem that has sent her rushing to the doctors or hospital.

Then a few years ago when she accompanied her husband after his surgery to the heart specialist, she mentioned her health problems and was again sent for all kinds of diagnostic testing and they found that she does have (Mitral valve prolapse,) the mitral valve does not close properly and therefore the blood is backing up into her heart.

Over the past two years she has been on medication, which has helped a lot; however like most medication sometimes does have side effects. She had one that somehow caused some breathing problems and had to take some time off work.

She cannot go crazy exercising or lifting heavy things as she did before, she can however, adjust her life accordingly and live a great life.

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I would like to stress and assure anyone that has to have by-pass surgery or know someone who will be going have the surgery, that most hospitals these days have great Cardiac Units with very dedicated specialists, doctors, nursing and technical staff. Several years ago our family had first hand experience of just how wonderful they are.

It was about seven years ago that a very special person called Mike came into the lives of our family. Our daughter married a wonderful person and my husband and I gained a great son.

After they had been married only a few months Mike went for his usual check-up, only to be told that he had inherited some heart problems which needed immediate attention.

Here was a young man of thirty-eight being told that he needed by-pass surgery as soon as possible. On the day of the surgery my husband and I stayed with our daughter at the hospital all day and I also went back with her the next day. We found out for ourselves just how dedicated and informative the staff of the unit was. They let us know before hand what to expect and would then touch bases with us to advise on the progress at each step of the operation and recovery. You might think, he was a young man what problems could there be, however being young has its own set of problems and we were made aware of this before the operation.

Thankfully everything did go very well, but Mike was told he would have to be in rehab for about a year. My daughter had just left a job to move closer to home, so she decided to stay home for the year and nurse him back to health, this way there was no need for him to go to a convalescent hospital. They did spend several months attending together the special cardiac rehab program (as mentioned in my article).

It has been a while now since the operation and Mike is now very healthy, and he has much more energy than before.

They have both changed their diets as shown at the program and he walks daily as much as possible. I was really surprised one day when because the elevator was out of order, he walked up sixteen flights of stairs in no time at all and was not even a little out of breath.

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Several years ago when my husband Pat was having his usual two year eye test, which included since he was over thirty-five a test for glaucoma. The test came back showing that the pressures in his eyes were extremely high. Up until this time my husband was one who kept pretty healthy and didn’t even think about going to his doctors even for a yearly check-up. This discovery sent him for the next few years to visit the eye specialist for field tests, eye examinations every three months and eye drops daily. As long as he takes these drops his eye pressures do stay at an acceptable levels.

Everything was fine until about seven or eight years ago when at one of these eye appointments he was told that he should perhaps be checked for diabetes and high blood pressure. The eye doctors are able to tell from the eyes when there are other health problems.

Pat now attends both the eye specialist and our family doctor appointments on a regular basis and both his blood pressure and diabetes are now at acceptable readings.

Last year the blood vessels in his eyes ruptured and he had to have laser surgery to seal the ends of the blood vessels, he was in and out in a few minutes and now they are fine.

Recently regular eye tests have also found another problem and in July he will have cataract surgery. He is thankful that the eye specialist had spotted these other health problems and now realizes how stupid it was to go without having his annual check-ups.

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When we eat our gallbladder releases a high concentrated form of bile into the common bile duct which is a combination of hepatic and cystic ducts. The bile flows through this duct to the upper part of the small intestine (duodenum) where it breaks down the fat in our food.

If there is a large amount of cholesterol in the bile crystals form. Over time these crystal stick together to form stones in the gallbladder. If these stones lodge in the neck of the gallbladder or bile ducts connecting the gallbladder to the liver and small intestine, this will cause pain, inflammation and other symptoms that lead to serious complications.

Signs and Symptoms:

• Abdominal pain.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Yellowing of skin and white of the eye (jaundice).
• Unintended weight loss.
• Loss of appetite.
• Enlarged gallbladder, a blocked duct can cause bile to accumulate and makes the gallbladder larger this can be detected by your doctor or ultrasound
• Intense itching (pruritis) when bile is obstructed by a tumor, the bile salts may deposit on your skin leading to intense itching.

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All you know is that you are in a lot of pain, you never seem to have much energy and you are always tired. You have been to the doctors and have had numerous tests, yet your doctor just could not find anything specifically wrong with you. . If this sounds familiar to you then you may have fibromyalgia.

There is no one special diagnostic test such as a blood tests or x-rays since fibromyalgia cannot be confirmed, these test more than likely will come back as normal; but they do rule out other conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and multiple sclerosis. A positive side fibromyalgia is not progressive or life threatening.

To help in the assessment and study of fibromyalgia The American College of Rheumatology established a general classification guide lines.

• Patient to experience widespread aching pain for at least three months.
• The patient to have eleven locations of the body that are abnormally tender under mild firm pressure.

Self care can improve the symptoms and general health.

• Reduce Stress with techniques for stress management like meditation and breathing exercises. Set-up plans to limit emotional stress and over exertion.
• Get enough sleep, keep to regular sleep habits going to bed and getting up at the same time.
• Maintain a healthy lifestyle: Eat foods that are healthy, limit caffeine, do something every day that you really enjoy and find fulfilling.

Some of the treatments and medications are similar to arthritis and are mentioned in my previous article on Living a full life with arthritis.

There is also an excellent course by Carol Wallace on Suite101. Carol goes more in depth and has an eight lesson course in participating and the understanding of fibromyalgia.

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The word “epilepsy” is derived from the Greek word meaning a condition of being overcome, seized or attacked.

Epilepsy is not a disease but a symptom of a neurological disorder; it is a physical condition that produces occasional brief disturbances in the normal electrical functions of the brain.

The characteristic of epilepsy is a sudden seizure whose intensity may differ from person to person. A seizure is a visible sign of temporary electrical dysfunction in the brain. A patient may faint or loose consciousness from the lack of blood flowing to the head. When the blood flow is restored consciousness is restored. A characteristic of an epileptic seizure varies depending on the group of brain cells that become overactive and partly upon the person’s age and other factors.

Medication is the main treatment for epilepsy 85% or more patients can be completely seizure free if medication is taken regularly and half of them might never have another seizure.

In most cases, epilepsy is not inherited. However, in some cases, there is a tendency to believe epilepsy might be inherited, but certain other conditions must also exist.

Children are most likely to develop epilepsy in early childhood or in adolescence. However, epilepsy can develop at any age in children or adults. Epilepsy can be triggered by structural abnormality in the brain, brain injury, an infection, or other factors, however ever; in most cases the cause cannot be determined.

For more information on this chronic illness, please take a look at my latest article.

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When I was researching this weeks article, I was so surprised to find out that some people with emphysema were still smoking, even though it is the main cause of their disease and can lead to complications and even death.

Over the years I have seen people who have never touched a cigarette affected with illnesses caused by second hand smoke, some have even died of lung related diseases.

I fully support the new laws both in the USA and Canada that limit smoking in the presence of children, especially in cars; and the new graphic pictures on cigarettes, anything to stop our young people from smoking.

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A few years ago, in the year my brother-in-law had a stroke and a dear friend of ours died from complications with diabetes. My husband Pat who was being treated for glaucoma was told he should have his blood sugar levels checked by his doctor; and it was confirmed he had Diabetes type 2, and his blood pressure was also high. His sugar levels were extremely high; although I have always tried to provide healthy meals, I was not always aware of his snacks.

After the other events in our lives that year we knew we had to take this news seriously. We checked out all the information we could and are now both eating a lot healthier. A little bit more exercise would not hurt, but baby steps and we will get there.

Pat checks his blood levels regularly and they are luckily under six which his doctor says is an acceptable level, and on the whole his daily check of his blood pressure is holding steady.

About a year ago he had to have laser surgery on the blood vessels at the back of his eyes, which was quite successful; however recently he was told that he also had cataracts and will shortly have more surgery, there is only one chance in ten that the operation will be successful this time. With everything else under control, I am sure things will turn well, and we will continue to be aware of our diet and health in general and take nothing for granted.

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When Pat my husband was diagnosed with diabetes number 2, we made a pledge to eat healthier and I went about finding all the information I could. I purchased a couple of really good “Diabetic Cook Books” and one was given to us by my daughter and son-in-law which is the one I use the most for conversion of recipes.

We no longer use sugar, in fact apart from a few sugar cubes for company I have not purchased it for a few years.

I have learnt to adapt recipes with artificial sweeteners and have even tried some of Pat’s Mom's recipes by substituting them for sugar. Most of the cakes and pies have turned out very well, and visitors are not aware of the difference. I also look for ice creams, jams, jellies that have no sugar in them.

We are also very aware of the carbohydrates we eat since they also raise blood glucose levels. All other foods are correct portions sizes by using measuring cups and food scale to be accurate. Although I am not a diabetic, I do find I feel healthier now I am eating less sugar and refined foods.

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Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are two forms of IBD “inflammatory bowel disease”.

It is estimated that as many as one million Americans and approximately 170,000 Canadians have IBD. This disease can affect anyone at anytime. Its symptoms can include abdominal pain, cramping, fatigue and diarrhea. Severity and flare-ups can occur without warning, sometimes resulting in hospitalization and surgery, other times can stay in remission for years.

People are usually diagnosed between the ages of 15 – 25 and 45 -55 however, it can effect the very young and very old as well.

This disease is known to run in families and studies have shown that about 20 – 25 percent of patients may have a close relative also diagnosed with IBD.

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I am sure many of you are like me have made resolutions to lose weight and live a healthier life in 2007. By keeping, these resolutions will assist us in fighting cancer or avoiding it altogether.

Make the following six resolutions for a healthy 2007:

1. Eat the right food - eat all other foods in moderation.
2. Exercise – take a short walk for 15 – 30 minutes a day can help.
3. Loose weight – follow the first two resolutions and the weight loss should follow.
4. Stop smoking – Easier said that done – I know, check with your doctor for medication assistance.
5. Sun Exposure – Every ones body needs some ultraviolet rays, but moderation is the key.
6. Listen to your body – any changes in your body or unexplainable pain – see your doctor for early treatment.

NB: Watch for my next article on eating to help prevent cancer.