Beans We Drink Coffee, Cocoa, and the Gut An enticing cup of freshly brewed java to start the day; a warm, creamy mug of hot chocolate on a cold night – we can’t get enough of these ubiquitous drinks. But what are they doing to our bodies? Does coffee contain antioxidants that protect against diseases? [...]
Darelle.com Update Darelle.com is an online marketplace that benefits charities, businesses, and consumers through an innovative supply and demand model. View our previous post on darelle.com here. We have joined darelle.com on their new fundraising drive in which they will be donating up to $25,000 to charities. As a supporter of our charity, we are [...]
Colourful Nutrition Life would be boring if we saw the same bland, colourless foods on our plates every day. Nature remedies this by providing us with a variety of beautifully coloured vegetables and fruits to excite our eyes and stimulate our taste buds. We may not be aware of it, but the colour of an object [...]
The Mysteries of Research From scurvy to scarless surgery, this article explains the scientific methods researchers developed to advance our medical knowledge. The first decade of the 21st Century has passed and the world has bid it a less than fond farewell. Time magazine has dubbed 2000-2009 “the worst decade ever”. It is difficult to debate [...]
Support the GI Society at darelle.com We’re excited to introduce you to darelle.com, a cause-driven online marketplace designed to bring buyers, sellers, and charities together. It works by letting shoppers request the things they want, called Buy Requests. Businesses can then make Offers, and when transactions occur, darelle.com donates to Charity. It is that simple. [...]
Animal Digestive Systems From new treatments for gastrointestinal diseases and disorders to the complicated ways that our gut microbiota can affect many aspects of our health, we tend to focus on what goes on in our own digestive tracts quite frequently. However, if we switch the focus away from humans, and glimpse into the animal [...]
Links and Other Resources The GI Society does not necessarily endorse the information provided by the following organizations or individuals. This list is intended to give you a well-rounded view of some of the options available. Always consult your physician or health care provider before implementing any major lifestyle or treatment changes. More information on [...]
Top 10 Nutrition and Lifestyle Recommendations for Constipation High fibre: Increase your fibre intake gradually and aim for a high fibre diet of at least 25 g per day for women and 38 g per day for men. High fibre foods include whole vegetables and fruits with the skin, nuts and seeds, legumes (chickpeas, lentils, [...]
Nutrition and COVID-19 Nutrition is important at the best of times and essential at the worst of times. There are evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle strategies that already exist to promote a healthy immune system, but not when it comes specifically to preventing and alleviating symptoms of COVID-19. This article will summarize the research that has [...]
Medical Procedures for Hemorrhoids Within the walls of the anal canal there are three main cushion-like areas containing a combination of small, irregularly-shaped blood vessels, connective tissue, and smooth muscle. Smaller, similar areas are interspersed in between and around the internal anal opening.1 During bowel movements and when we cough, sneeze, or strain, these areas [...]
The Science of Pain Pain serves a vital purpose for living creatures with a nervous system, including humans. The unpleasant feelings of pain convince us to move away from situations that are causing damage to our bodies. Without this built-in alarm system, we would have to try hard to avoid biting our own tongues, we [...]
Four Myths About Food and Nutrition If you have a gastrointestinal (GI) disease or disorder, something as simple as eating can become complicated, which can cause nutritional deficiencies or questions about which foods are safe to consume. There are diseases such as Crohn’s and celiac that hinder the body’s ability to absorb certain nutrients adequately [...]
Programs & Services How We Help The GI (Gastrointestinal) Society was formed in 2008 on the foundation of its partner organization, the Canadian Society of Intestinal Research (CSIR), founded in 1976. The staff of the GI Society run CSIR, but both organizations have a separate board of directors. Funds from both organizations support our core [...]
Please note: our office is running at a lower capacity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Responses might be delayed, but we will get back to you as soon as we can. For media inquires To make a donation Contact Us You can contact www.badgut.org, the Canadian Society of Intestinal Research, and [...]
Interesting Ostomy Accessories Question: Where can I buy interesting ostomy accessories? Answer: The basics of ostomy care require, at a minimum, the use of a skin barrier and a pouch. Additional supplies, or accessories, may be necessary to ensure a safe, secure, and predictable seal. Typical accessories include paste, belts, and closure devices like clips. [...]
Colorectal Cancer Update Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in Canada, after lung cancer, and is the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canada after prostate, lung, and breast cancers. The Canadian Cancer Society estimates that Canadian physicians will diagnose 22,200 new cases during 2011, half of whom will not have [...]
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction If you have irritable bowel syndrome, chronic constipation, or chronic diarrhea caused by inflammatory bowel disease or an ongoing C. difficile infection, you could have developed a pelvic floor dysfunction. Those who have constipation-predominant symptoms might have pelvic floor muscular incoordination (dyssynergia/anismus) while those who have diarrhea-predominant symptoms might experience bowel urgency [...]
The Inside Affair 2013 A Fundraising Hat Trick for the Inside Affair and Fête GASTROnomique Events in Vancouver, Montreal, and Toronto Raise $210,000 for the GI Society The GI Society’s highly respected initiatives touch the lives of millions of Canadians affected by gastrointestinal and liver conditions. Everyone knows someone affected by a digestive disease or [...]
Takeda's IBD Treatment ENTYVIO® (vedolizumab) Receives Prestigious Prix Galien Canada Innovative Product Award Oakville, ON - November 23, 2016 -/CNW/ Takeda Canada is pleased to announce that ENTYVIO® (vedolizumab), a gut-selective biologic treatment to treat the two most common types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), has been named the 2016 winner of the prestigious Prix Galien [...]
Community Engagement & Patient Advocacy The GI (Gastrointestinal) Society advocates on behalf of the millions of Canadians affected by gastrointestinal and liver diseases and disorders. Staff and volunteer advisors work closely with healthcare professionals and governments at all levels to engage the public and government bodies. We strive for system-wide improvements in care and treatment [...]
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