WebSeminars

The Canadian Digestive Health Foundation is helping you better understand digestive disorders through a series of free WebSeminars. Take a few minutes to view:

GERD WebSeminars

Living Successfully with GERD Indigestion, heartburn and acid regurgitation are all symptoms of GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease). GERD can be painful, debilitating and frightening. Learn from Dr. David Armstrong and a patient living with the disease how to take control of their GERD - and life - with confidence and optimism.
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IBD WebSeminars

Living Positively with IBD Collectively referred to as IBD, Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease cause ulcerations of the intestines and are and life-changing. Join Dr. Richard Fedorak, and Mr. Jeff Sheckter, to learn about IBD, how it affects your body, treatment options, possible complications and how to work with your doctor to get an accurate diagnosis and proper care so that you can live positively with IBD.
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IBS WebSeminars

Living Positively with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) IBS is a common chronic digestive disorder that affects more than 5 million Canadians. It can be painful, debilitating and frustrating. IBS involves problems with motility (how we move contents through our intestines) and sensitivity (how the brain interprets sensations in the bowel). Gastroenterologist, Dr. Stephen Vanner, helps you to better understand IBS: its symptoms, what IBS is not, factors that affect IBS, tests you may need to have, and how to manage your symptoms.
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Nutrition WebSeminars

Understanding How Nutrition Can Help Prevent Digestive Disease and Obesity The Canadian Digestive Health Foundation and Dr. Des Leddin will help you take control of your digestive health by explaining the building blocks of good nutrition; the role it plays in maintaining health and preventing disease; exploring how nutrition and obesity impact health; and, offering practical steps you can incorporate into your life to combat digestive disease and obesity.
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Probiotics WebSeminars

Understanding and Harnessing the Power of Probiotics There is much buzz out there about probiotics these days. These friendly bacteria can be used to prevent and treat disease -- particularly in our gut. Probiotics stimulate the immune system and displace harmful bacteria that might otherwise cause disease. Specific digestive benefits of probiotics can include: reducing the severity and duration of diarrhea, treating constipation, improving the symptoms of, preventing ulcerative colitis from relapsing, counteracting lactose intolerance and more.
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