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What is it?

Chrons Disease involves symptoms of the stomach and intestines and may include bloody diarrhoea. You could also develop arthritis and increase risk of bowel cancer.

Both illnesses are chronic inflammatory conditions which mainly effects the gut. But Ulcerative Colitis (UC) also affects the bowel.

Chrons affects the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus which could mean nutrients are not being absorbed properly, and may cause diarrhoea and tiredness.

In both cases when flare ups occur they can last from hours to weeks.

It may be caused by genes or even your lifestyle.  

Bad Foods/Drinks:

Alcohol

Chocolate

Supplements:

• Probiotics – to promote good bacteria and healthy gut.
• Calcium & Vitamin D - to help healthy bones (if nutrients not being absorbed.
• Glucosamine - if arthritis develops.
• Fish Oils - anti-infammatory.
• Aloe vera - anti-inflammatory.
• Slippery Elm - Soothing affect on the gut. 

Alternative Remedies:

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How to help yourself:

1. Quit smoking.

2. Reduce stress levels.

3. Good healthy clean diet .

4. Mointor diet and lifestyle to find out what may worsen Chrons or UC.

ShapeNoBull Overview

Although research has not shown it plays a part, everybody responds to food differently and without a doubt ShapeNoBull believe a good healthy diet would be beneficial.  

Bibliography

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Last Updated: 4th January 2011