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Parasites to the Rescue
We usually think of parasitic infections as being bad. However, in this case, an infection may help certain patients with inflammatory bowel diseases.
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Pooches and Parasites
This article is to inform pet owners of the dangers and consequences of pet parasites. It primarily targets dog owners, but may have some useful information to other pet owners.
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School, Crohn's Disease and your child.
Here are a few hints on how to make the school day a little easier for a child to handle.
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Why A Support Page?
A Story about why I feel support for Crohn's Disease is so important and how I was inspired to due my work on the internet in that area.
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What Are Meridians?
One of the pillars of Traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians are invisible lines through the body that carry energy to every organ and system.
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Strongylus vulgaris – Bloodworm
Strongylus vulgaris adults live in the intestine. Larvae migrate in blood vessels. This is a deadly parasite of horses in temperate zones all over the world.
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Bariatric Surgery for Obesity
Obesity that cannot be treated successfully with diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes may need to be corrected surgically. What should you know about bariatric surgery?
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The Hollow Internal Organs and TCM
What a TCM practitioner means when (s)he talks about Stomach, Gall Bladder, Intestines and Urinary Bladder. How they are similar to, yet different from, western concepts.
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Personal Stories from people with Crohn's Disease
Here are a couple of personal stories you may be able to relate to and enjoy reading.
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Fasciolopsis buski – Fluke
Fasciolopsis buski, often referred to as the giant intestinal fluke, is a parasite of southern Asia. Read about its life cycle, distribution, and significance.
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Embarrassing Itching – Self Help
Cures for itching in the groin and reproductive areas. This problems can be treated naturally and simply.
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What to Do After Colic
How to deal with colic is something that is widely known but how to treat a horse after the illness is something that is rarely discussed, but that is just as important.
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Troubleshooting the BARF Diet
The BARF raw dog food diet is often criticized as dangerous to a dog's health. Bone splinters, parasites, bacteria, and dietary balance are some of the concerns.
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Ascaris lumbricoides – Life Cycle
Ascaris lumbricoides is the large intestinal worm familiar to people all over the world. This roundworm infects people when they swallow soil containing infective eggs.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Many people are affected by this digestive syndrome. No cure exists, but correcting certain lifestyle issues can help prevent the symptoms for IBS.
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Kefir: A Food for Longevity
Kefir has been around for ages. Its numerous benefits have recently recieved much press. The advantages of including this superfood in one's diet is discussed.
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Relating to some else's Story
Relating with someone else the same feelings is the best support you can find.
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Antibiotics in Animal Feeds Can Be Harmful
New evidence points to the dangers of feeding animals antimicrobial agents to make them grow bigger and faster.
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Crohn's Disease the personal side...... cont.
More stories from people that have given permission to have them published.
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What is Crohn's Disease
Here I discuss the textbook definition of Crohn's Disease. While comparing that definition with what I feel is the definition a person living with Crohn's disease would give to you.
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Celiac Disease Update
This article describes celiac disease and the genetic markers that confer susceptibility to its development. This article includes an overview of symptoms and potential complications, and it explains how testing for genetic markers can aid with diagnosis.
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IC: Related Disorders
IC patients often develop additional chronic conditions.
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Protein
Protein is a typical muscle-building nutrient and is supplied by the food we eat. Read on to find out more about eating right.
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How Rotavirus Causes Diarrhea
The easiest questions are the tough ones to answer. How Rotavirus causes diarrhea was an easy question with a tough answer.
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Benefits of Prebiotics
Get the most mileage from your probiotics when you "feed" them with foods rich in prebiotics or prebiotic supplements.
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Crohn's Disease the personal side...... cont.
Personal stories about Crohn's Disease
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Down Under Water Woes
Giardia and Cryptosporidium found in water supply in Sydney, Australia.
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Human Parasites in Soil
The infective stage of many human parasites is found in soil, but not just any soil. How they get there, and how they infect people, isn't so straightforward.
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Parasite Causes Rats to Commit Suicide
Parasite removes rat's fear of cats.
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Prebiotics Enhance Your Health
The benefits of prebiotics are becoming increasingly apparent as researchers learn more about how these soluble fibers work in the body.
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Toxoplasma gondii
Toxoplasma gondii is a cat parasite first, but it also infects other vertebrates. This is its life cycle in humans.
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What is Trichinosis?
The intestinal nematode Trichinella spiralis infects people through undercooked meat, causing trichinosis (or trichinellosis), a potentially life threatening illness.
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Pranayama
Excercise in Controlling our breath
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Beef: It's not just for Dinner!
Beef by-products are a part of our lives every day -- From soap to film, glue to yogurt, and antifreeze to bandages. Find out how we use 99 percent of each beef animal.
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Escherichia Coli Infections
E. coli is often associated with serious food poisoning and other conditions. What exactly can this bacteria do?
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Cats and Toxoplasma gondii
Toxoplasma gondii affects many different species, but it's a cat parasite. Cats spread it while they are acutely ill.
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Childhood Sickness
This is Part 2 of my series on illnesses and the Daycare. This portion discusses some common illnesses and if kids should be kept home due to them.
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I Tested Positive for Hepatitis B, Now What?
Currently there is only one approved treatment for hepatitis B called interferon alpha 2-b. It is important to Vaccinate your family against Hepatitis B.
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Making Yogurt at Home
All you need is a thermos flask and you can make your own yogurt. Learn the secrets of success, and discover ways to add this calcium rich food to your daily diet.
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Natural Cholesterol Reduction
Cholesterol is an essential of life. Excessive amounts can prove to be dangerous and unhealthy. This article will describe some ways of dealing with this issue naturally.
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Pinworm Infection
In the United States pinworm infections are present in up to 12% of the general population.
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Salmonella Poisoning
Each year approximately 40,000 cases of salmonella (salmonellosis) are reported in the United States; many more go unreported. Unfortunately,600 US patients die annually.
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Sports Hernias
Sports hernias are being diagnosed more frequently. This article describes these hernias, as well as diagnosis and treatment.
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Vitamin K: Nature's Band-Aid
Vitamin K, or phylloquinone, is often found in topical creams used to minimize dark circles and spider veins.
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Crohn's Disease the personal side...... cont.
Read how people with Crohn's tell their personal stories
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Massage for your Baby
A short how-to introduction to massage for your baby and toddler.
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