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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

I'm really excited to announce a 2-part event at Fleet Feet Monterey with donations benefitting Crohn's & Colitis Foundation!

November 17th & 18th
I'll be doing a Q&A + Crohn's AIP Cookbook signing with food from Switch Bakery on Friday night followed by a 5k community run/walk Saturday morning.

#CrohnsDisease #AutoimmuneAthlete #IBDAwareness #crohnsandcolitis

https://p2p.onecause.com/nationaldiy/personal-event/an-evening-with-the-autoimmune-athlete-location-and-details-tba

To all the #IBD researchers who dare to think outside the box, who spend countless hours working quietly behind the scenes in the lab, who relentlessly push through setbacks and pivot as a matter of course, and who believe that cures for IBD are out there, we are extremely grateful. THANK YOU.

#crohns #crohnsdisease #inflammatoryboweldisease #ulcerativecolitis #crohnscolitis #crohnsandcolitis #crohnsawareness #ibdawareness #crohnswarrior #Ibdwarrior #crohnsfighter #research

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease is a condition in which fat builds up in one’s liver and can cause damage over time. This condition is more prevalent among #IBD patients compared with the general population and needs further study.

#crohns #crohnsdisease #crohnscolitis #crohnsandcolitis #inflammatoryboweldisease #crohnsfighter #crohnswarrior #crohnsdiseaseawareness #crohnsawareness #ibdwarrior #ibdawareness #NonAlcoholicFattyLiverDisease #liverdisease #