Many studies have looked at connections between diet,etiology,signs and symptoms associated with inflammatory bowel disease(IBD).Although these connections are apparent to clinicians,they are difficult to prove qualit...Many studies have looked at connections between diet,etiology,signs and symptoms associated with inflammatory bowel disease(IBD).Although these connections are apparent to clinicians,they are difficult to prove qualitatively or quantitatively.Enteral feeding and polymeric diets are equally effective at bringing about remission in Crohn's disease(CD).Parenteral feeding is also effective,although none of these methods is as effective as corticosteroid therapy.However,enteral feeding is preferred in the pediatric population because linear growth is more adequately maintained via this route.Exclusion diets in patients brought into remission using an elemental diet have been shown to maintain remission for longer periods.Studies that aim to isolate culpable food groups have shown that individuals react differently on exposure to or exclusion of various foods.The commonly identifi ed food sensitivities are cereals,milk,eggs,vegetables and citrus fruits.Studies that have looked at gut mucosal antigen behavior have shown higher rectal blood flow,in response to specifi c food antigens,in those with CD over healthy subjects.Exclusion of sugar shows little evidence of amelioration in CD.Omega 3 fatty acids show promise in the treatment of IBD but await larger randomized controlled trials.Patients frequently notice that specifi c foods cause aggravation of their symptoms.Whilst it has been diffi cult to pinpoint specifi c foods,with advances in the laboratory tests and food supplements available,the aim is to prolong remission in these patients using dietary measures,and reduce the need for pharmacotherapy and surgical intervention.展开更多
As an Indian journalist who has lived and worked in China for more than a decade,I have witnessed firsthand the astounding pace of China’s urban transformation-high-speed rail networks linking megacities,digital paym...As an Indian journalist who has lived and worked in China for more than a decade,I have witnessed firsthand the astounding pace of China’s urban transformation-high-speed rail networks linking megacities,digital payment systems changing people’s daily life,smart manufacturing rising across industrial zones,and modern infrastructure spreading across the nation.展开更多
As an Indian journalist who has lived and worked in China for more than a decade,I have witnessed firsthand the astounding pace of China’s urban transformation-high-speed rail networks linking megacities,digital paym...As an Indian journalist who has lived and worked in China for more than a decade,I have witnessed firsthand the astounding pace of China’s urban transformation-high-speed rail networks linking megacities,digital payment systems reshaping daily life,smart manufacturing emerging across industrial zones,and modern infrastructure spreading nationwide.Yet,my recent eight-day media tour to Zhejiang Province o!ered a new and deeply thought-provoking perspective.展开更多
TOM and Ayurveda offer valuable insights into health and wellness,and their continued popularity testifies to the enduring wisdom of these ancient traditions.
文摘Many studies have looked at connections between diet,etiology,signs and symptoms associated with inflammatory bowel disease(IBD).Although these connections are apparent to clinicians,they are difficult to prove qualitatively or quantitatively.Enteral feeding and polymeric diets are equally effective at bringing about remission in Crohn's disease(CD).Parenteral feeding is also effective,although none of these methods is as effective as corticosteroid therapy.However,enteral feeding is preferred in the pediatric population because linear growth is more adequately maintained via this route.Exclusion diets in patients brought into remission using an elemental diet have been shown to maintain remission for longer periods.Studies that aim to isolate culpable food groups have shown that individuals react differently on exposure to or exclusion of various foods.The commonly identifi ed food sensitivities are cereals,milk,eggs,vegetables and citrus fruits.Studies that have looked at gut mucosal antigen behavior have shown higher rectal blood flow,in response to specifi c food antigens,in those with CD over healthy subjects.Exclusion of sugar shows little evidence of amelioration in CD.Omega 3 fatty acids show promise in the treatment of IBD but await larger randomized controlled trials.Patients frequently notice that specifi c foods cause aggravation of their symptoms.Whilst it has been diffi cult to pinpoint specifi c foods,with advances in the laboratory tests and food supplements available,the aim is to prolong remission in these patients using dietary measures,and reduce the need for pharmacotherapy and surgical intervention.
文摘As an Indian journalist who has lived and worked in China for more than a decade,I have witnessed firsthand the astounding pace of China’s urban transformation-high-speed rail networks linking megacities,digital payment systems changing people’s daily life,smart manufacturing rising across industrial zones,and modern infrastructure spreading across the nation.
文摘As an Indian journalist who has lived and worked in China for more than a decade,I have witnessed firsthand the astounding pace of China’s urban transformation-high-speed rail networks linking megacities,digital payment systems reshaping daily life,smart manufacturing emerging across industrial zones,and modern infrastructure spreading nationwide.Yet,my recent eight-day media tour to Zhejiang Province o!ered a new and deeply thought-provoking perspective.
文摘TOM and Ayurveda offer valuable insights into health and wellness,and their continued popularity testifies to the enduring wisdom of these ancient traditions.
