IBD Nurse-Centred Care Impact Report
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term that includes ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD), affects all or part of the digestive tract. It has an enormous impact on affected people, and Canada has one of the highest rates of IBD in the world. While we continue to make strides in treatment, we […]
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The Link Between the Gut and Mental Health
Understanding the Link Between Gut and Mental Health Gastrointestinal symptoms have high comorbidity rates with generalized anxiety, health anxiety and depression. There is a strong connection between our gut and mental health. The neurotransmitters that help us feel calm and happy (i.e. serotonin and dopamine) are mainly produced in the gut. Therefore, if you struggle with […]
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What is the Equity in Nutrition Care Program?
In collaboration with University of Calgary, and Pfizer Canada, CDHF’s Equity in Nutrition Care Program will be offering FREE online dietitian consultations for individuals to access specialized dietary and nutritional recommendations for their condition. We believe health equity is achieved when everyone can attain their full potential for health and well-being. We are able to offer this program for a […]
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Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult IBD
Did you know that more and more children are being diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)? According to Rosen et al. (2015), at least 25% of patients with IBD are diagnosed before the age of 20. There were more than 7000 Canadian children living with IBD in 2018, and it is predicted that by 2030, […]
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