Does your gastroenterologist support dietary therapy for IBD? IBD patients who are interested in medically guided and supervised dietary therapies often face resistance from their doctors. In order to be able to advocate for their choices, patients must understand the…
Highlights from the Crohn’s and Colitis Congress 2019 The “Nutritional Therapy for IBD” exhibit concluded another successful mission at the Crohn’s and Colitis Congress 2019 in Las Vegas. The unique exhibit was created by Kim Beall, Pharm.D., Sheri Pilley, CHC,…
The award will be presented this weekend at the annual Crohn’s & Colitis Congress 2019. The Catalyst for IBD Research award is given to outstanding IBD researchers who have displayed courage and visionary leadership in the field of IBD basic,…
Three passionate professionals that are also parents utilizing diet to treat children with Crohn’s Disease, together with Dr. David Suskind of Seattle Children’s Hospital, created the “Nutritional Therapy for IBD” exhibit. This exhibit’s first inauguration was held at the NASPGHAN…
Parents who use grain-free and sugar free diets to heal their children are on high alert before certain holidays. Valentine’s day can feel like a cultural assault for these families. Chocolate commercials, jars full of treats in many public places,…
Many popular diets instruct people to avoid dairy, for a variety of reasons. When you consider the pros and cons of personal dairy consumption, you may want to add one more variable to the decision equation: should you avoid A1…
Multiple surgeries and six years of extreme complications due to Crohn’s almost broke Joshua’s body and spirit – but he fought back and triumphed!
Pineapple juice can replace barium contrast during MRI with contrast (MRE) MRE (Magnetic Resonance Elastography) is a specific type of MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) performed with contrast material to produce detailed images of the small intestine. MRE is preferred over…
The doctor that brought the gift of hope Teddi Bledsoe and her beautiful family went through several years of the agonizing roller-coaster of pediatric Crohn’s and PSC before they found the right formula of diet and medications that brought their…
Dr. David Suskind, a Professor of Pediatrics at the Department of Gastroenterology at Seattle Children’s Hospital, is known for his ongoing efforts to study the intricate connections between IBD, Nutrition, and the microbiome. He conducts ongoing research, participates in and…
