<p><strong>HOW TO OBSERVE CROHN&rsquo;S AND COLITIS AWARENESS WEEK</strong></p>

<ol>
<li>
<p>Learn about inflammatory bowel disease (I.B.D.)</p>

<p>Collect facts and other useful information related to I.B.D. from the websites of organizations that help to create awareness about Crohn&rsquo;s disease and colitis. Take note of the most useful information, and share it online on your social media accounts, using the hashtag #CCAwarenessWeek.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Practice yoga</p>

<p>Yoga is a great way to improve your digestive health and is a traditional form of exercise, which has been around for centuries. It is beneficial for both your mental and physical health. It consists of various movements and breathing techniques that help to stimulate the nervous system. It improves digestive health by eliminating stress, improving circulation, as well as movement in the gastrointestinal tract.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Participate in online events</p>

<p>Various live sessions and seminars are organized by hospitals, researchers, and physicians throughout the week to educate patients and caregivers about Crohn&rsquo;s disease and colitis. Try to participate in such events this Crohn&rsquo;s and Colitis Awareness Week. Discover what the various symptoms of I.B.D. are and learn about the various treatment methods.</p>
</li>
</ol>

<p><strong>5 FACTS ABOUT OUR DIGESTIVE HEALTH THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND</strong></p>

<ol>
<li>
<p>Immunity and gut health</p>

<p>More than 70% of our immune system is in our gastrointestinal (G.I.) tract.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Digestive diseases statistics</p>

<p>Each year, over 60 million Americans suffer from gastrointestinal disorders.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Yoga for digestion</p>

<p>Yoga aids digestion naturally by reducing constipation, inflammation, and bloating.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Gut bacteria</p>

<p>More than 100 trillion bacteria live inside our GI tract.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Passing wind</p>

<p>On average, a person passes gas 15 times a day.</p>
</li>
</ol>

<p><strong>WHY CROHN&rsquo;S AND COLITIS AWARENESS WEEK IS IMPORTANT</strong></p>

<ol>
<li>
<p>It encourages people to take care of their gut health</p>

<p>Crohn&rsquo;s and Colitis Awareness Week creates awareness about bowel health and motivates people, especially adults, to take care of their digestive health. People all around the world learn how to manage Crohn's symptoms and become motivated to make adequate dietary and lifestyle changes to prevent various digestive problems.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>It creates awareness about inflammatory bowel disease (I.B.D.)</p>

<p>English physicians Wilks, Moxon and Dr. Burrill B. Crohn, Leon Ginzburg, and Gordon D. Oppenheimer are some of the most prominent names who have contributed to creating awareness about I.B.D. Crohn&rsquo;s and Colitis Awareness Week helps to highlight the efforts of these physicians who have contributed to the research and diagnosis of I.B.D.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>It educates people about different treatments to control Crohn&rsquo;s disease</p>

<p>Crohn&rsquo;s disease and colitis cannot be completely cured but their symptoms can be reduced through proper care and medication. This week helps to create awareness about these treatments.</p>
</li>
</ol>

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MCC Daily Tribune

Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week

Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week, which runs from December 1 to December 7 each year, aims to educate people about the symptoms, causes, and ways to manage Crohn’s disease and colitis. The main reason for raising awareness is because the symptoms are quite common and are easily confused with other diseases and medical problems, resulting in people not receiving the right medical treatment in time. Those afflicted face many problems relating to the gastrointestinal tract, which reduces their physical activity and overall quality of life.

HOW TO OBSERVE CROHN’S AND COLITIS AWARENESS WEEK

1. Learn about inflammatory bowel disease (I.B.D.)

   Collect facts and other useful information related to I.B.D. from the websites of organizations that help to create awareness about Crohn’s disease and colitis. Take note of the most useful information, and share it online on your social media accounts, using the hashtag #CCAwarenessWeek.

2. Practice yoga

   Yoga is a great way to improve your digestive health and is a traditional form of exercise, which has been around for centuries. It is beneficial for both your mental and physical health. It consists of various movements and breathing techniques that help to stimulate the nervous system. It improves digestive health by eliminating stress, improving circulation, as well as movement in the gastrointestinal tract.

3. Participate in online events

   Various live sessions and seminars are organized by hospitals, researchers, and physicians throughout the week to educate patients and caregivers about Crohn’s disease and colitis. Try to participate in such events this Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week. Discover what the various symptoms of I.B.D. are and learn about the various treatment methods.

5 FACTS ABOUT OUR DIGESTIVE HEALTH THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND

1. Immunity and gut health

   More than 70% of our immune system is in our gastrointestinal (G.I.) tract.

2. Digestive diseases statistics

   Each year, over 60 million Americans suffer from gastrointestinal disorders.

3. Yoga for digestion

   Yoga aids digestion naturally by reducing constipation, inflammation, and bloating.

4. Gut bacteria

   More than 100 trillion bacteria live inside our GI tract.

5. Passing wind

   On average, a person passes gas 15 times a day.

WHY CROHN’S AND COLITIS AWARENESS WEEK IS IMPORTANT

1. It encourages people to take care of their gut health

   Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week creates awareness about bowel health and motivates people, especially adults, to take care of their digestive health. People all around the world learn how to manage Crohn's symptoms and become motivated to make adequate dietary and lifestyle changes to prevent various digestive problems.

2. It creates awareness about inflammatory bowel disease (I.B.D.)

   English physicians Wilks, Moxon and Dr. Burrill B. Crohn, Leon Ginzburg, and Gordon D. Oppenheimer are some of the most prominent names who have contributed to creating awareness about I.B.D. Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week helps to highlight the efforts of these physicians who have contributed to the research and diagnosis of I.B.D.

3. It educates people about different treatments to control Crohn’s disease

   Crohn’s disease and colitis cannot be completely cured but their symptoms can be reduced through proper care and medication. This week helps to create awareness about these treatments.

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
12/02/2022