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Episode 13 of the imPACt podcast - IBD and Arthritis
Posted by Shira Futornick on August 27, 2021
No bones about it - Vitamin D & IBD
Posted by ImproveCareNow™ on August 26, 2021
Getting enough vitamin D is especially important for growing kids, because it is involved in bone growth, bone density and bone strength, and in growth itself. Vitamin D also appears to have other health benefits.
Read moreI've stuck with rice throughout my IBD journey.
Posted by Nikhil Thirumalai on August 18, 2021
In this post, I decided to write about another staple of my diet: rice. As someone from southern India, my diet has always included rice, but it has become especially important as I have tried diets that limit gluten.
Read moreEpisode 11 of the imPACt podcast - Transitioning to Adult Care
Posted by Laurel Nicosia on August 13, 2021
Episode 11 of the imPACt podcast brings together young adult PAC members and Dr. Michele Maddux, a clinical psychologist at Children’s Mercy Hospital, for a candid discussion about the many aspects of transitioning from pediatric to adult IBD care.
Read moreEpisode 12 of the imPACt Podcast - Back to School with IBD
Posted by Vanessa Little on August 13, 2021
My goal is to eventually help other teens cope with IBD while also coping with mental issues
Posted by Rachel Orndorff on August 04, 2021
I'm Rachel, but go by Rach. I'm a 17-year-old rising senior in high school, and about to start a job at Panera Bread. I was diagnosed with Crohn’s in 2016 at age 13. Most people don't know that I love unicorns!! ♥
Read moreEnergy bars have been vital on my IBD journey.
Posted by Nikhil Thirumalai on July 27, 2021
Today, I am writing about another food that I think has been vital along my IBD journey: energy bars. Whether you believe these bars truly give you instant energy or not, they have been extremely helpful (and tasty) to me at many different points in time.
Read morePAC Moment: IBD & Sun Safety
Posted by Fionna Kopp on July 20, 2021
Sun safety is important for everyone, but if you are living with IBD (and taking certain medications) it may be even more important for you to protect your skin from the sun.
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