World IBD Day: PMI and Kiel University raise awareness of chronic inflammatory bowel disease

With light installations and a music video, the Cluster of Excellence PMI and Kiel University are drawing attention to chronic inflammatory bowel diseases and the associated need for research.

Uni Kiel

🌍 To mark #WorldIBDDay, the Institute of Clinical Molecular Biology (IKMB) and the Cluster of Excellence 'Precision Medicine in Chronic Inflammation' are raising awareness of #InflammatoryBowelDisease.

💜Tonight, we will be illuminating our campus from around 9.30 pm. #UniKiel #Kiel #Lighthouse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7MVppm2oII

World IBD Day 2025 in Kiel

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🌍 Soon, more than 1% of the population in western countries will be affected by #InflammatoryBowelDisease. For #WorldIBDDay, the Institute of Clinical Molecular Biology (IKMB) at Kiel University and University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein presents the #IBD-Song: https://youtu.be/JD6J6E9MT14 | ©️ S. Klahn/Cluster of Excellence PMI
IBD – World IBD Day – IKMB, Kiel, Germany

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𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 | 𝟭𝟵 𝗠𝗮𝘆
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: "IBD Has No Borders: Breaking Taboos, Talking About It"

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, affects millions globally. Despite its prevalence, stigma and silence around bowel-related issues often delay diagnosis and treatment. This day promotes awareness, encourages open conversations, and supports those living with IBD.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀:

IBD affects people of all ages and backgrounds.
Rising cases in Asia highlight the need for global attention.
Diet and gut microbiota play a major role in the disease.
Early diagnosis improves life quality and treatment outcomes.

𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗜𝗕𝗗:

Eat a balanced diet rich in fiber, fruits, and vegetables.
Avoid excessive intake of refined sugars, fats, and processed foods.
Limit animal protein and food additives like emulsifiers.
Stay hydrated but reduce sugary drinks and intense sweets.
Avoid alcohol abuse.
Consider probiotics/prebiotics to support gut health (consult your doctor).

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽:

Break the silence: talk openly about IBD.
Support friends/family with IBD by understanding their challenges.
Share reliable information to raise awareness on social media.
Encourage regular medical checkups if symptoms appear.

Together, we can break taboos and build a more supportive, informed community.

#WorldIBDDay #IBDHasNoBorders #BreakTheSilence #CrohnsDisease #UlcerativeColitis #GutHealth #IBDAwareness #SpeakUpForIBD #HealthyGut #SCABPharmacy #InflammatoryBowelDisease #IBDPrevention #GutMicrobiota #ChronicIllnessSupport

Świętujmy razem Światowy Dzień NZJ i 20. urodziny J-elity! 17 maja, Warszawa - Polskie Towarzystwo Wspierania Osób z Nieswoistymi Zapaleniami Jelita „J-elita”

Towarzystwo "J-elita" serdecznie zaprasza na obchody Światowego Dnia Nieswoistych Zapaleń Jelit  i 20-lecia działalności stowarzyszenia.

Polskie Towarzystwo Wspierania Osób z Nieswoistymi Zapaleniami Jelita „J-elita”
today is world IBD day. IBD includes bowel diseases like crohn's and colitis ulcerosa. they're invisible, painful, embarrassing, and chronic diseases. there is no cure, and treatments are lifelong and have many side effects.

this is a reminder mostly to be patient with people. be kind if someone has to use the restroom a lot, or maybe smells a bit, or can't walk far. it could be that they're sick and don't want to share it with you.

if you can, please donate to your local IBD organization (mine is
here, in the netherlands).

#ibd #worldibdday
Doneren - Crohn en Colitis NL

Je kunt Crohn & Colitis NL op verschillende manieren steunen. Bijvoorbeeld door te doneren, lid te worden of door een periodieke schenking.

Crohn en Colitis NL
Der Künstler will uns was sagen... 🐦 Artist: #giancabalestra in - City: #Strasbourg France 🇫🇷 -
Title: 🐥 "F... you" - 😶
#streetart #mastoart #art #mural #graffiti #birds #vogel #animals #lebenraum #WorldIBDDay #tagderartenvielfalt #naturschutz #nature #biodiversity🏙️
Einen noch...🦋 schönen Sonntag! 🦋Artist: #Mantrarea in City: #Thionville France 🇫🇷(2017)🦋 Title: "Yasunis's Imago" - #streetart #mastoart #art #mural #graffiti #butterflies 🐛#schmetterlinge #animals #WorldIBDDay #tagderartenvielfalt #naturschutz #nature #biodiversity🏙️
Seit 2000 ist der 22. Mai der International Day for Biological Diversity / #TagbiologischerVielfalt “Building a shared future for all life” / #Biodiversität bezeichnet die Vielfalt der Arten, das Zusammenspiel zwischen Lebensräumen und Ökosystemen. Mehr zum Thema Biodiversität auf der Seite Green Facts in Deutsch https://bit.ly/3wEllEI
Kommentiert doch gerne hier Tipps und Beiträge zum Thema. #IBD2022 #WorldIBDDay #WorldIBDDay #art #artenschutz #vielfalt #mural #graffiti #streetart #mastoart
zur Biodiversität & menschliches Wohlbefinden

Diese Kurzfassung ist eine sinngetreue Zusammenfassung eines wissenschaftlichen Konsensberichts, der im 2005 durch das Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA) veröffentlicht wurde: ' Ecosystems and Human Well-being: Biodiversity Synthesis'