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EAR STIMULATION DEVICE EASES IBS PAIN FOR TEENS Check out this fascinating article in MedPage Today about exciting new developments in the treatment of pain related to irritable bowel syndrome. “A noninvasive device (IB-Stim) delivering percutaneous electrical nerve field stimulation to the external ear safely reduced abdominal pain and improved quality of life in […]
QUALITY OF CARBS MATTER FOR DIABETES RISK Check out this Healio article highlighting the importance of HIGH QUALITY carbohydrate intake (especially whole grains!) in lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes. Healio: ‘Quality of carbohydrate matters’ in lowering diabetes risk “They found that replacing 5% of energy from saturated fat with 5% of […]
10,000 EXTRA CANCER DEATHS DUE TO COVID Check out this scary article from Healio regarding projections from the National Cancer Institute showing that “the COVID-19 pandemic will result in nearly 10,000 additional deaths due to breast cancer and colorectal cancer over the next decade.” “This number — which represents a 1% increase in excess […]
INTERNET YOGA HELPS IBD SYMPTOMS Check out this article in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy News about a wonderful new resource for individuals with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. “An online video and audio series aims to introduce people with inflammatory bowel disease to yoga, meditation and breathing exercises from the comfort of their own homes. […]