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September Is National Food Safety Education Month

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on September 14, 2015
September Is National Food Safety Education Month
September is National Food Safety Education Month! Food safety is often overlooked for many reasons – it can be inconvenient, time consuming, or more likely, many people are simply uneducated as to how food should be prepared and stored. This lack of education is actually quite common. Unless you took a home economics class in […]
Read More: Food poisoning, Food safety

So, Why Is My Poop Green?

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on August 24, 2015
So, Why Is My Poop Green?
Believe it or not – the color, shape and consistency of your stool says a lot about your health. When your stool changes in one of these ways, there are a number of reasons why. When stool turns green, it can be a little alarming at first. A common reaction is to assume the reason […]
Read More: diarrhea, diet, Green stool, IBS

Top Ten Tips for Managing Crohn’s Disease Symptoms

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on August 19, 2015
Top Ten Tips for Managing Crohn’s Disease Symptoms
If your gastroenterologist or provider believes that your symptoms can be managed with a few changes to your current routine, then it’s likely he or she will recommend the following tips in order to keep Crohn’s under control. If your gastroenterologist or provider believes that your symptoms can be managed with a few changes to […]
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After How Many Days of Diarrhea Should I See a Doctor?

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on August 13, 2015
After How Many Days of Diarrhea Should I See a Doctor?
Being ill is one thing, but being ill and experiencing diarrhea is another. Diarrhea is a particularly unpleasant symptom of illness. It interrupts a person’s daily routine since it cannot be ignored. In certain situations, it can escalate into a serious medical situation. Almost everyone experiences diarrhea during their lifetime, but what if it persists? […]
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Digestive Issues in College: How to Avoid Common Freshman Complaints

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on August 10, 2015
Digestive Issues in College: How to Avoid Common Freshman Complaints
Weight gain, frequently upset stomach, nausea, constipation, diarrhea and difficult bowel movements are all common digestive issues college students experience, particularly in the early months of their freshman year. For many college students, freshman year is the first time they’ve been away from home for an extended period of time. As a new college student, […]
Read More: College, Digestive system, Stress

Whole30 and Gluten-free: What These Trends Tell Us about Our Diets

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on July 21, 2015
Whole30 and Gluten-free: What These Trends Tell Us about Our Diets
Diet trends come and go. They’re trends for a reason, but sometimes popular trends can stick around for a while. These diets cover quite a range in just how “tough” they are, with some requiring only a few moderate adjustments to the average daily routine and others asking for a complete overhaul of your diet […]
Read More: celiac disease, diet, gluten, Whole30
 
 

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