Calling all Campers! Registration for 2021 Virtual Camp Oasis is NOW OPEN! Click here to register!! All campers diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) entering grades 2-12 in the fall of 2021 are eligible to attend. Camp Oasis is the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s summer camp program that provides kids and teens with IBD a […]
Autoimmune Disease and Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine
Should individuals with autoimmune disease receive the COVID-19 vaccine? The approval of COVID-19 vaccines has brought with it hope, excitement, as well as concerns. The American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA) is dedicated to the eradication of autoimmune diseases and the alleviation of suffering and the socioeconomic impact of autoimmunity through fostering and facilitating collaboration […]
April is IBS Awareness Month!
What is IBS? Irritable Bowel Syndrome, known as IBS, is a medical disorder characterized by: Reoccurring or chronic bouts of abdominal pain or discomfort Abdominal pain or discomfort in association with altered bowel habits including diarrhea, constipation, or alternating episodes of both diarrhea and constipation Other symptoms may also occur such as bloating, gas, or […]
The Nourished Festival
Gluten-Free & Allergen-Friendly ONLINE Festival Do you suffer from food allergies? Do you have Celiac disease? This free online food festival is for you! The Nourished Festivals are the largest and fastest growing special diet consumer events in the U.S. Started in 2007, the events are professionally managed and have expanded from one to eight […]
Nourished Festival
Celiac disease affects 1% of the population of the Unites States. That means at least 3 million people in America are living with celiac disease. When people with celiac disease eat gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, their immune system responds by attacking their small intestine and preventing the absorption of important nutrients. Celiac […]
