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LET'S TALK ABOUT...DIARRHEA
by
Helpful Buckeye

Posted
Sun 11 Nov 2012 12:00am
How many of you remember the old TV commercial from Pepto-Bismol, during which an off-screen voice quietly says, "I'd like to talk to you about diarrhea"? Amongst humans, this topic has always carried a certain stigma, in that one doesn't talk about it in public. Well, at least, we humans are usually able to get to a bathroom ...
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IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
by
Dr. Anshu Gupta
Posted
Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:39pm
What is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a collection of symptoms that occur when the nerves and muscles in a person's bowel (the colon, or large intestine) do not work like they should. With IBS, a person's bowel is extra sensitive, causing discomfort and changes in bowel activity. IBS is a chronic condi ...
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Commenter with Questions
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Megan and Mark H.
Posted
Thu 25 Feb 2010 11:28am
Hey Readers!
We have a long comment from Cynthia C. and she has a handful of really great questions for the jpouch community. Would you take a few minutes to read her post and see her questions at the end.
Thanks so much!
Megan & Mark
# Cynthia C. Cynthia C. says: February 23rd, 2010 at 11:52 am
Hello Everyone, My name is ...
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Candida and Probiotics
by
Karen H.

Posted
Tue 07 Jul 2009 5:15pm
I was personally diagnosed with Candida 13 yrs ago. Yeast infections, reduced immune function and a very hyper sensitivity to fragrances had me feeling ill all the time.
I was first introduced to the concept of Candida, it's pervasiveness and how most medical professionals do not address this health concern at a local lecture given by pe ...
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What Are The Symptoms Of Candida?
by
Karen H.

Posted
Wed 28 Oct 2009 11:00pm
Symptoms Suggestive of Yeast Overgrowth
History of:
Antibiotic usage , especially broad spectrum drugs
Birth control pills or steroids
Mood swings or irritability
Cravings for sweets, breads and alchohol
Problems in moldy areas or on muggy days
Sensitivity to perfumes, chemical odors, etc.
Being really bothe ...
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LET'S TALK ABOUT...DIARRHEA, PT. 2
by
Helpful Buckeye

Posted
Sun 18 Nov 2012 12:00am
How many of you will be going "over the river and through the woods" this week for the Thanksgiving holiday? Desperado and Helpful Buckeye will be at the home of some very dear friends here in Flagstaff for Thanksgiving dinner...something we've alternated years on for quite some time. Friends and family are important all through ...
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Types of Ostomies.
by
Dr. Anshu Gupta
Posted
Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:40pm
On this page I am going to attempt to give you a very basic overview of the different types of ostomies.
Ostomy surgery has been around for a lot longer than you might think. The first one's were done in the early 1700's although they were actually placed on a patient's lower back for a while. Imagine trying to empty and change your o ...
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The Wakefield Rehabilitation? Not really.
by
Kev Leitch

Posted
Mon 17 Oct 2011 7:29pm
Reading about Andrew Wakefield gets old and tiring. I’m sure that isn’t news to readers here. Writing about Andew Wakefield gets very tiring. Who wants to keep reminding him/her self about a man who has caused so much harm to both the autism communities and public health in general? Who wants to read about dishonesty and unethical behavior ...
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Candida Symptoms And How Probiotics Help
by
Karen H.

Posted
Wed 14 Jul 2010 4:39am
I was personally diagnosed with Candida in 1996. Yeast infections, reduced immune function and a very hyper sensitivity to fragrances had me feeling ill all the time.
I was first introduced to the concept of Candida, it’s pervasiveness and how most medical professionals do not address this health concern at a local lecture given by pediatri ...
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What Are The Symptoms Of Candida?
by
Karen H.

Posted
Tue 12 Oct 2010 4:39am
Symptoms Suggestive of Yeast Overgrowth
History of:
Antibiotic usage , especially broad spectrum drugs
Birth control pills or steroids
Mood swings or irritability
Cravings for sweets, breads and alchohol
Problems in moldy areas or on muggy days
Sensitivity to perfumes, chemical odors, etc.
Being really bothered b ...
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