If you’ve ever been on prednisone or other steroids for a chronic illness I am sure you will relate and probably get a good laugh out of this.

I Recommend: -:( tinyurl.com ):- To improve your diet for hemorrhoids, add foods that contain more dietary fiber. You can include some or all of the following: . .Whole-grain foods (such as bran cereals) and breads (made with whole wheat grains). . .Fresh fruits (including the skin and pulp). . .Dried or stewed fruits (such as prunes, raisins or apricots). . .Root vegetables (such as carrots, turnips or potatoes). . .Raw or fresh vegetables, such as cabbage. (Lettuce is actually low in fiber.) . .Eating bran cereal in the morning is often the easiest way to obtain fiber. All-Bran, 100% Bran, Bran Buds, oat bran, oatmeal and Raisin Bran are some of the high-fiber cereals presently available. Bran can cause rumbling intestinal gas and even some mild cramping, so it should be eaten in small amounts at first. The amount can be increased as the body gets used to it. The goal should be one to two large, soft, formed stools a day. Treatment of an underlying disease can often relieve anal symptoms. Patients who have ulcerative colitis can tolerate aggressive surgical procedures, if needed. It is important to avoid aggressive treatments on patients with Crohn disease, especially if there is acute inflammation of rectal mucosa. Abscesses should be drained as soon as possible, despite the presence of active disease elsewhere. Other dietary rules: . .Drink plenty of liquids, including fruit or vegetable juices and water. . .Drink at least six cups of water or fluid a day. . .Eat …

After almost Two Hundred (200) Hospitalizations, Twenty (20) Surgeries and 25+ years of Learning How to Live, Love and Laugh with Crohn’s Disease, I’m finally an Expert at something — at 48 years of age! They say to “Write about what You Know” — I’ve done that — ie, by Authoring the Book, “Confessions of a Professional Hospital Patient,” which I began writing simply to Help other people similarly challenged by Chronic Illness - both IN and OUT of the Hospital. Thankfully, my Humorous and Painfully Candid Perspective has Far exceeded those Goals such that my Book has been Critically Acclaimed as Inspirational and as the most Accurate Account of Living (and Thriving) with Chronic Illness. In fact, I wrote the Book in 2001 and it appears to be timeless as the current Health Care Reform Debate in 2011 has sparked renewed Interest in my Book such that not a day goes by without me receiving a heart-warming email about how me sharing my experiences has made someone else’s life better. The feeling of somehow having the ability with just mere words to make such a positive impact on another’s life is Life-Affirming and quite humbling. So, despite all the hassles, pain, expenses and downsides to being challenged every day by Crohn’s Disease, I’d change NOTHING about my Life. THAT is the Upside to Chronic Illness.

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis affect all different kinds of people all over the world. After posting this I realized I should have picked a more uplifting song. This one is a bit of a downer. I do not own this song. Permission for each photo was given to me by it’s owner.

Gut Inspired is a group of Canadians living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis who have joined forces to increase the awareness of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in Canada, offer support for individuals living with IBD and provide personal experiences to assist others living with IBD learn how to better manage their disease. Share your story, upload your video, send us your link! gutinspired@gmail.com

Andreas joined us this morning for an in depth discussion on our immune system: Choosing the diet that works best for each body type, watching the carbs, cutting out suger, and going light on the animal products. He explains why good digestion is crucial for optimal health and when you see the ingrediant “natural flavor”, you may want to question whether or not it’s natural flavor. Andreas always brings great and practical information to the table. Enjoy the show!

A frozen treat for the summer or any time of the year! An original recipe by me. Its tasty and refreshing and healthier than any other frozen dessert. I promised this video last summer and never got around to it…. aye… Where you can find me: Twitter: twitter.com Blog: fernpixel.blogspot.com

Poor english speaking ex wife raising two children her own.

www.autoimmunedoctornaples.com Naples, Florida Dr Gilliland natural approach for ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and IBS (irritable bowel syndrome).

WANTED: Crohn’s End (WCE) is a documentary about people with digestive conditions who use alternatives when nothing else works. They have listened to their gut and are taking a proactive approach to improving their condition. WCE tells patient stories of adversity and triumph while using alternative medicine, such as Helminthic Therapy, diet, supplements like Colloidal Silver and THC Oil. Some are controversial with family and doctors, while others are clearly illegal, but should they be? When the pharmaceutical industry spends twice as much on marketing and advertising than it does on research and development for cures, how can we the patients trust that they have our health in their best interests? We can’t and that’s why we have to take control of our own health and ensure we are made aware of and are able to choose from all available treatments. The healthcare debate has only just begun. SOURCES: crohnsend.com bit.ly