Remembrance Day.....Would You Join??

I don't know what it is about this day, but I always am glued to the TV watching the national ceremony from the cenotaph in Ottawa.  It's amazing just how many veterans, now in there 90's some of them, come out and stand there in the rain sometimes.  The camera pans by them as they reflect and remember, as they are the only ones that can truely remember.  You can see it in their eyes, their faces, their tears.

These are the people we should be thanking.  These and the ones who didn't come home and the ones that are still out there 'fighting' in other countries.  These men and women who put life on line when their country called and calls.  They didn't have to think about it, they just did it.  Duty to "king and country"....teenagers, some of them.  Would that happen today?

If we were to have to go to war again (heaven forbid), would the youth of today put down their cell phones, laptops, iPADs, video games, iPODs, McDonalds, Tim Hortons, Starbucks, and pull up their pants, walk down to the recruiting office and sign up without having to think about it...?? 

I don't think so.  Not with the "what have you done for me lately" attitude of some young people these days.

Sad really...because today, when the 90+ year olds of yesterday are standing outside in the cold and rain to remember and reflect, the youth of today are enjoying their Starbucks, talking on their cellphones, whilst posting on their Facebook pages in the comfort of their nice warm homes.

....that these men and women fought and died so they could.

Something to think about.

Crohn's Myths.....

It's Only An Upset Stomach

Crohn's disease effects the entire digestive system. It is an inflammatory disease that cause abscesses in the intestine, uncontrollable diarrhea, vomiting, ulcers in the mouth, loss of balance and/or severe joint pain.

Read more: Myths About Crohn's Disease | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/facts_5501228_myths-crohns-disease.html#ixzz2BnFOHxJT

Remembrance...........

With Remembrance Day on Sunday, take a few minutes to either remember someone, think of someone or just give thanks to the many who have fought for your Country, whichever that may be.
The fact that you can sit at your computers, read your tablets, go to the grocery store and simply walk down the street, is thanks to them.

The next time you go out and see a Veteran selling poppies, donate the change you have in your pocket (or more) and stop for a few minutes, shake his or her hand and say "thanks".

.........it's a pittance of time.

Thank you.

Crohnie Quote of the Day

"If in your heart you are happy, you have the greatest blessing of all" 

@Ltd_to_two (Twitter)

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IBD Myths.....

....and how many of us have heard this one eh?!
FICTION: IBD is all in your head.

FACTS: IBD is not imaginary (diagnosis depends on the presence of inflammation in your gastrointestinal tract), nor is it caused by psychological problems. On the other hand, IBD can lead to anxiety or depression. These issues are often associated with any chronic illness and are not the nature of IBD itself.

Reference: http://www.salix.com/patient-resources/digestive-health-newsletter/archive/ibd-myths-facts-fiction.aspx

November is Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Month

From http://invisabilities.org

Canada has one of the highest rates of Irritable Bowel Disorders in the world.

November is Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Month. Do your part to support those living with IBDs by getting educated! Check out this infographic and take the first step in fighting the stigma surrounding IBDs.

IBD Myths...

FICTION: IBD is caused by stress.

FACTS: No one knows exactly what causes IBD. There are a number of hypotheses (for example, immune system malfunction, environmental factors, genetics, infection), but stress is not one of them. Studies have shown that stress does not cause the inflammation associated with IBD, but it can exacerbate the symptoms of an inflamed digestive tract and increase IBD severity.

Reference:
http://www.salix.com/patient-resources/digestive-health-newsletter/archive/ibd-myths-facts-fiction.aspx

IBD Myths

FICTION: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are the same thing.

FACTS: It’s easy to confuse IBD and IBS, since they occur in the same part of the body (your gastrointestinal system) and often share similar symptoms, like pain and diarrhea. But there are significant differences. For example, a hallmark of IBD is chronic inflammation of the digestive tract that sometimes flares, whereas IBS is a functional disorder of the intestines that does not involve active inflammation. Keep in mind that, 30% to 40% of the time, a person may have both IBD and IBS, since once the bowel is inflamed for any reason, an irritable bowel may develop due to heightened sensitivity.

Reference:
http://www.salix.com/patient-resources/digestive-health-newsletter/archive/ibd-myths-facts-fiction.aspx

Did You Know...........

..... something as small as one tiny kernel of popcorn can cause an obstruction in the bowel when your Crohn's is active??

Something to think about....

Crohnie Quote of the Day

“Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.”
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