Health Insight
CAMPAIGN: Managing Your Gut Health (2022)
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Supporting Gut Health and Wellness through Holistic Nutrition
Understanding the holistic connection between mind, body and spirit can help Canadians live with true vitality.
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Canadians Can Get Effective Relief from Frequent Heartburn
Acid reflux can take away the joys of everyday life for many Canadians, underscoring the need to adopt healthy lifestyle habits and find the right medication.
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Genestra Brands® Probiotics Promote and Restore a Healthy Gut
Following a balanced diet, drinking plenty of water, managing stress, and exercising can support gut health. However, probiotics are another important supplement if you’re looking to optimize your gut microbiome to preserve your overall health.
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Gutsy Walk in Support of Crohn’s and Colitis Canada
Learn how Crohn’s and Colitis Canada is advancing the understanding and support for people with inflammatory bowel disease.
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Larry Nance Jr.’s Fight with Crohn’s
When Larry Nance Jr. was 16 years old, he learned why he felt so unwell when he was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. Nance has since battled through the disease, followed in his father’s footsteps to play in the NBA for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and has become an advocate for Crohn’s and colitis along the way....
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The Brain-Gut Connection
Did you know your mind and gut are connected? Having “butterflies” in your stomach when you are nervous or having an upset stomach when you are stressed is proof that our brain and gut are talking to each other. But How? Your digestive tract comprises 100 million mesh-like body neurons, the network of nerve cells...
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Probiotics Are like Medicine
Would you expect a birth control pill to relieve the pain if you had a headache? Of course, you wouldn’t. But unfortunately, too many people do not use similar logic when selecting probiotics. How often have you heard people say they are taking a probiotic but don’t know which one or why? Probiotics are like...
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Probiotics Partnering with Your Mighty Microbiome
You are not alone, your body is host to trillions of tiny “micro” organisms! No need for alarm, as these microbes are tiny, yet powerful helpers for our health. Your gut microbiome refers to the collection of bacteria, yeast and other microbes within your gastrointestinal tract. These microbes change in response to alterations in your...
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Asking for Help Was the Single Most Rewarding Moment of My Life So Far
Actor Sacha Dhawan shares his experience of life with Crohn’s disease, learning to ask for help and addressing stigma around emotions.
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Colorectal Cancer Canada: Raising Awareness and Reducing Your Risk
Since 1998, Colorectal Cancer Canada has been committed to raising awareness and educating Canadians about colorectal cancer, supporting patients and their families, and advocating on their behalf. We offer a variety of educational programs, as well as a Patient Support Programs to address the personal concerns of patients and caregivers. As a patient-led organization with...