Posts Tagged ‘Colitis’

“To Go or Not to Go” February 04th 2013 © Outhouse Cartoons/C.A.P 2013  This is something that most of us can understand. You go out to do something, whatever that may be. Shortly after leaving, a feeling starts in the gut, reminding me (us) about the evils of leaving home with out a porta potty in [...]

“To find yourself, think for yourself.” – Socrates

Last week we started our journey into ‘The Great Vitamin Debate’. We all know a little something about vitamins but how much do we really know? Here you will find a conclusive break down of each vitamin and how they can help you control your IBD symptoms in various ways. Today we’re going to look [...]

Have you noticed that more and more Canadians now a days know what Crohn’s Disease is and how it effects its sufferers? There could be a big reason for that. Canada has been paired with Europe for having more cases of IBD than any other countries looked at in a global study done by an [...]

“We are all given a path. It’s how we choose to walk down this path that makes it unique and our own.” Brad Watson-Davelaar

Presents! Seated Half-Twist (Ardha Matsyendrasana) How This Helps IBD: This twist is beautiful for most digestive complaints such as gas, bloating, and constipation; however, it is not recommended for diarrhea.  Use the elbow (or palm) to gently pull the knee/thigh in towards the chest; this will stimulate digestion.  You are also relieving a significant amount [...]

Presents! Cat-Cow (Bidalasana) How This Helps IBD: Cow creates space for the internal organs and relieves pressure; cat massages and squeezes the internal organs, promoting healthy digestion.   You are also releasing tension in the spine which can hinder proper digestion.  This is an “all-in-one!” Cautions Knee problems Chronic or recent back pain, injury or surgery [...]

October 25th 2011 Story: So I’m kicking off this section with a story I talk about quite often. This is a process I tend to go through every time I use the washroom.  I’ve always found it humorous and thought it would be the perfect way to introduce you to the new Yoga section which will [...]

“Take Steps” Rifle, Colorado blew away expectations for their inaugural ”Take Steps” run on June 5th, pulling in over $10,000. Paired together with proceeds taken in from four other “Take Steps” events in Colorado, the bulk of funding will help support a multitude of research projects undertaken at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, free educational programs offered [...]

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is ALWAYS to try just one more time.” – Thomas Edison