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Because Digestive Health Matters
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International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders May 2020 eNewsletter
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Greetings!
For many people, spring is a time of fresh beginnings. The warming weather, the buds on the trees, the awakening of new life - all of this reminds us that every low, no matter how long, eventually ends. In this time, we find a hidden strength in ourselves to continue on the road to healing.
This month, we are exploring stories of healing and sharing things you can do to create positive change for yourself and others.
Happy Spring!
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As we continue to face the daily impacts of COVID-19, the concern of the virus spreading is probably at its highest amongst the general public, especially for those with compromised immune systems.
Over the last month, IFFGD conducted a series of interviews on the following topics;
- COVID-19 & GI Symptoms with, Dr. Spiegel, from Cedars-Sinai
- COVID-19 & Managing GI Triggers with Psychologist, Helen Burton Murray, from Harvard Medical School
- COVID-19 & Eating to Support the Immune System with Boston based Dietitian, Kate Skarlata
Click
here
to listen to each podcast today.
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How Do You Find Your Inner Strength
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Living with a chronic illness forces you to find an inner strength that you may not have even known you had.
It takes strength to endure pain and hardship, while also nurturing hope. But sometimes, when we are at our lowest, we must remind ourselves of the strength we possess actively.
How do you remind yourself that you are strong?
Click the button below and let us know!
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Do your symptoms occur more at certain times of the day? Or, after eating certain foods? Do your symptoms seem to get worse if you're anxious or stressed?
These are all things that can help your healthcare provider identify factors that exacerbate symptoms and work with you to reduce them.
Keeping a diary of your symptoms can help you, and your doctor identify potential triggers.
Click the button below to download and print a 1-week diary as a template.
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Diet, Nutrition and Digestive Health: Finding the Balance in Food for Life
IFFGD along with the University of Michigan Gastrointestinal Department partner with the Food for Life Kitchen for a Norton Education Series event. This educational event will discuss how the foods we eat affect our bodies and overall health.
When:
Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM EDT
Where:
East Ann Arbor Health and Geriatrics Center
4260 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Visit our event
page
or follow us on social media for the event updates.
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IFFGD's 2020 Virtual Advocacy Event
IFFGD's 2020 Virtual Advocacy Day will be a web-based event held on July 26-27, 2020.
More details will come in the near future as we update the current event
page
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Did you know that 60-70% of our immune system is located in our GI tract?
IFFGD Collaborator and Boston based Dietitian, Kate Scarlata, MPH, RDN, LDN says; “while we face this pandemic, we can support our immune function by staying active, eating healthy foods, engaging in relaxing activities (board games, puzzles, yoga, cooking), and of course, getting adequate sleep.”
In a recent blog, Kate shares what we can include in our diet to support our immune system and help fight infections. Click the link below to learn more
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Family and personal relationships can have an effect on illnesses and on how well a person living with a chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disorder feels about their condition.
The effects can be positive, but in some cases, it can also be harmful when anxieties, insecurities emerge.
However, there are things you can do to help coach your loved ones to support you in the ways that are most helpful for you.
Click the button below for tips on how to get the support you need.
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Clinical trials and research studies help to improve our understanding of the underlying mechanisms of diseases and advance the development of new and better treatment options. By participating in a study, you can help further the advancement of research and learn more about your condition.
Here are 3 studies currently recruiting participants
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Dr. Juan Francisco Rivera-Medina from Lima, Peru
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The IFFGD Ambassadors Program was created to expand our reach in Mexico and South America by collaborating with local Pediatric Gastroenterologist.
This month we are highlighting Ambassador Dr. Juan Francisco Rivera-Medina who is a Pediatrician in Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition for the National Children's Health Unit Institute (Children's Hospital) in Lima, Peru.
He is a Professor for the Department of Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology at the National University of San Marcos (UNMSM), and Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University. He
has also served as a Past-president Latin American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (LASPGHAN).
Dr. Juan Francisco Rivera-Medina focuses his research on nutritional aspects of children with functional digestive disorders and childhood intestinal diseases.
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You can find publications by
Dr. Juan Francisco Rivera-Medina using this
link
To see other published articles, click
here
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IFFGD is a nonprofit organization. We rely on donor support to fund research and to provide reliable information and support to those affected by chronic gastrointestinal disorders.
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