Healthline Blogs

  • Mar 08 2012

    Planetary Progression of IBD

    Thinking about the progression of an inflammatory flare-up, the process bears some similarity to the progression of planets… from the sun to the outer reaches of the solar system.Sun: A seemingly infinite source of flares. They all start here…M...

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  • Mar 06 2012

    Iditarod: An Incredible Journey with IBD

    Imagine trekking 1049 miles across the most remote areas of the United States, through the coldest sub-zero temperatures in the country. Imagine covering upwards of 100 miles per day, on a dog sled, for up to two weeks—or even longer. Imagine y...

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  • Mar 01 2012

    Apolo Ohno: A Superstar’s Message about Dreams and Determination

    Last week I had the opportunity to see Apolo Ohno speak about his 8-medal Olympic career and the path that led him from a trouble-bound youth into an international speed-skating superstar. He talked about the challenges he faced at various ...

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  • Feb 28 2012

    Oasis

    o·a·sis: something that provides refuge, relief, or pleasant contrast Imagine a child afflicted by a gut-wrenching disease. Terrible pain, urgent restroom use, and lots and lots of diarrhea. Bloody diarrhea. Fearsome surgeries, troublesom...

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  • Feb 21 2012

    CPR: Save a Life

    Taking a diversion today from the specific Crohn’s and colitis talk to another medical topic that applies to everyone, I want to encourage you to do something. It might prove to be the easiest way to make a tremendous impact on somone’s life… b...

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Andrew Tubesing is an acclaimed advocate and humorist on the subject of inflammatory bowel disease.

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