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    The Truth about Autistic Children: Misconceptions and myths about autistic children abound. Here are some facts about  autism spectrum disorder, Asperger syndrome, and the many symptoms of autism. Myth #1 Autism is a curable disease. There is no universally accepted “cure” for autism. However, there exist varieties of treatments that effectively help one […]

    You can’t stop the aging process, but you can delay symptoms of aging, including Alzheimer’s disease in the beginning stages. For now, you can keep wearing deodorant Remember when people thought that Alzheimer’s disease was caused by aluminum in underarm deodorant?  Well, thank goodness the Alzheimer’s Association has debunked that myth.  But one […]

    Having IBD surgery for Crohn’s, and worried about what clothes to wear after the ostomy or colostomy? Support your stoma pouch in style with these fashion tips. What is ostomy surgery? Patients of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis often elect to undergo surgery as a means of […]

    Deluded about the Digestive System? If you have Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), then you’ll hear many myths about Crohn’s, colitis, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS); here are 15 IBD facts. “IBD is a mental disorder,” and other digestive system myths Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a debilitating, autoimmune disease that affects your digestive […]

    Do you follow “Mommy Bloggers?” Mom blogs are popular parenting spots for recipes, raising kids with special needs, and more. Here are the 50 best Mom Bloggers. Who are Mommy Bloggers? If you haven’t heard, “Mommy Blogs” are all the rage among the Mommy crowd, from stay-at-home moms to working moms, single-parent moms […]

    Avoid gastrointestinal surgery or harmful Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) drug treatments; Promote digestive system health in the midst of Crohn’s disease naturally, safely with home remedies. What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)? Inflammatory Bowel Disease is an autoimmune disease that causes severe damage to the digestive tract.  Illnesses that fall under IBD include Crohn’s disease […]

    Post-Op Risks Doctors Forget to Mention: Nearly 75% of all Crohn’s disease (IBD) patients undergo gastrointestinal surgery, but few receive warnings about post-surgery vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms. Vitamin B12 Deficiency Stories, Post-Gastro Surgery Crohn’s disease is an autoimmune disorder, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes severe damage of the gastrointestinal tract. In many […]

    Unhealthy food cravings are your body’s way of warning you of vitamin deficiency.  Learn how to identify food cravings in your diet for better nutritional health. You only think you want a chocolate milkshake… Are you a slave to your food cravings?  When you get this indescribable urge to run to the nearest […]

    Don’t stress over packing healthy, celiac-friendly school lunches that are gluten-free.  Here are some easy, fun, and yummy ideas for bento box lunch meals. Flickr Gluten Free Bento Heaven If you read Part 1, Five Reasons to Go Bento on Gluten Free, then you already know that bento boxes are God’s gift to […]

    Packing lunches for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance can be costly.  Bento boxes are the perfect venue for restrictive gluten free diets. Flickr Why Gluten Free? Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes damage to the intestinal linings, specifically in the presence of gluten, a protein found in grains such […]