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How Crohn’s and a cancer scare turned this man into an endurance junkie
It’s a typically windy day on St Kilda shorefront in Melbourne, and Quinn Darragh is in “absolute agony”. To make it here, Quinn, a Bondi lifeguard by trade, had to swim 1.5 kilometres, cycle 180 kilometres, and run a literal marathon (that’s 42 kilometres to you and me). That’s just what an Ironman has to […]
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Walnuts show ability to protect against Ulcerative colitis
Dietary supplementation with nuts has shown a variety of health benefits. Among the tree nuts, walnuts (Juglans regia) contain the highest levels of the omega-3 fatty acid, namely alpha-linoleic acid (ALA), with the most favorable ratio of omega-3:omega-6 fatty acids (1:4.2) [1]. Walnuts also contain a large number of phytochemicals, including phenolic antioxidants, and high […]
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Cold-water treatment? A weekend with the ‘Ice Man’
Best known for trying to scale Mount Everest in only a pair of shorts and hiking boots, Hof has broken more world records than even he can count. His feats include a near-fatal 57-metre swim under ice during which he went temporarily blind, and a barefoot half-marathon in the Arctic. He’s also immersed himself in […]
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Smoking and ulcerative colitis
Because smokers are less likely to develop ulcerative colitis (UC), a type of inflammatory bowel disease, patients with UC may be tempted to start smoking to lessen their symptoms. Researchers found no beneficial effects of smoking, however, in a nationwide study that included 6,754 patients with UC. Read full article at https://www.news-medical.net/news/20190807/Study-evaluates-the-effect-of-smoking-status-on-disease-outcomes-in-ulcerative-colitis.aspx
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Potential new treatment target for Crohn’s disease
Fabio Cominelli, MD, professor of medicine at the School of Medicine and chief of gastroenterology at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, led a three-year study, published recently in Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, focusing on the chronic inflammation that occurs in genetically susceptible individuals with CD. Using mouse models of CD, Cominelli and his team […]
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Editing of gut bacteria reduces cancer in mice with colitis
Researchers have found that editing of the genes of the bacteria present in the guts of mice could help reduce the inflammation and associated risk of colorectal cancers. The research from the UT Southwestern scientists has been published this week in the latest issue of the Journal of Experimental Medicine. The study is titled, “Editing of […]
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Powerful Teas That Fight Inflammation
Plants, herbs, and spices have been used medicinally for centuries. They contain powerful plant compounds or phytochemicals that can prevent oxidative damage to your cells and reduce inflammation. Drinking tea made from these plants, herbs, and spices is an easy way to enjoy their benefits. Green tea comes from the same shrub as black tea, […]
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How do Interactions between Gut Bacteria and Fungi Exacerbate Crohn’s Disease?
Scientists have known that bacteria in the gut, along with environmental and genetic factors, contribute to the debilitating intestinal ailment of Crohn’s disease (CD). But in 2016, Mahmoud A Ghannoum, PhD, FAAM, FIDSA, professor and director of the Center for Medical Mycology at Case Western Reserve School of Medicine and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, […]
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Does Keto Affect Your Gut Health?
By depriving your body of carbs — your primary energy source — you’re forced to start burning fat instead. The keto diet has been shown to benefit cholesterol levels, blood sugar control, weight loss, and brain health (1Trusted Source). Still, you might wonder whether this diet can affect other aspects of your health, including digestion […]
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Crohn’s Disease Remission with a Plant-Based Diet: A Case Report
In November 2014, a 25-year-old-male presented to the Department of Gastroenterology at a secondary care facility after having experienced several months of weight loss, diarrhea, and flu-like symptoms. He had a past medical history of peri-anal abscess and was on no prescribed or over-the-counter medications. He was a non-smoker. Ileo-colonoscopy demonstrated moderately inflamed mucosa with […]
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Personal StoryHow Crohn’s and a cancer scare turned this man into an endurance junkie
He's battled Crohn’s disease his entire life and only narrowly dodged cancer. Now, this Bondi lifeguard is taking his second chance to one of the world’s toughest adventure races: Red Bull Defiance. -
ResearchWalnuts show ability to protect against Ulcerative colitis
Walnuts contain a complex array of natural compounds and phytochemicals that exhibit a wide range of health benefits, including protection against inflammation and colon cancer. -
NewsCold-water treatment? A weekend with the ‘Ice Man’
Wim Hof claims cold-water immersion can help fight modern diseases.
