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Gastrointestinal Society
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Registered Canadian charity focused on helping individuals with GI and liver conditions, including obesity.
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November is #IndigenousDisabilityAwarenessMonth. Check out our article on health inequity to learn about the social determinants of health in #Canada. badgut.org/information-...
November 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
It is National #Pain Awareness Week. Chronic pain affects one in four #Canadians 15 years of age and older; that’s more than 7 million people. Read our review on the Canadian Pain Task Force Report. badgut.org/information-...

#braingut #badgut #painawarenessweek #NPAW2025 #PrioritizePain
November 7, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Canada’s healthcare system is in crisis and changes are long overdue. What do you think needs to improve? How can we solve this together? Let us know by taking our survey. badgut.org/healthcare-s...

#survey #canada #healthcare #nurses #caretakers
November 5, 2025 at 7:24 PM
🔔Last week to register for a BadGut® Lecture in #Ottawa!
Join us for a #free presentation where a #gastroenterologist will discuss the physical and emotional effects of inflammatory bowel disease. Admission is free but you must register.
👉 www.badgut.org/lectures
#IBD #ibdawarenessmonth
November 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Obesity is a chronic condition that is often misunderstood. To watch the full version of this video, click here badgut.org/obesity-jour...

#OW2025 #diet #health #awareness #bmi #weight #weightloss #obesity #hunger #weightgain #metabolism
November 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
A diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease can be life-altering. If you or a loved one lives with #IBD, check out our #video series to learn more about how to manage this disease, including nutrition, medication, and sexuality. badgut.org/videos/ibd-o...
#IBDAwarenessMonth
Overview of IBD (Crohn's and Colitis) Video - badgut.org
IBD (Crohn's & Colitis) Overview Video Featuring James R. Gray, MD, CCFP, ABIM, FRCPC Gastroenterologist Clinical Professor, University of British Columbia Chair, Medical Advisory Council, Gastroin...
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November 3, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Today is #BCNonProfitRecognitionDay. We are proud to be a BC based organization for over 49 years. We encourage you to consider a #donation of any size to support our educational initiatives that help #Canadians living with GI and liver conditions, including obesity. badgut.org/donate/
Donation Form - badgut.org
Donation Form Read more about where your donations go and the types of donations you can make. If you would like to make an ongoing donation, visit our Monthly Donation Form. Interested in donatin...
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October 30, 2025 at 9:57 PM
While travelling abroad, there are several infectious illnesses a traveller could experience, including hepatitis A and B. badgut.org/information-...

#guthealth #hepatitis #travel #vaccine #illness
October 29, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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October 24, 2025 at 7:33 PM
October 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Canada’s healthcare system is in crisis and changes are long overdue. What do you think needs to improve? How can we solve this together? Let us know by taking our survey at badgut.org/healthcare-s...

#survey #canada #healthcare #nurses #caretakers
October 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐈𝐕 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬 𝐁 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐍 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐐𝐂
If you have a diagnosis of both HIV and chronic hepatitis B(HBV), you might be eligible to take part of a clinical trial for a new treatment. Only available in major cities in ON and QC. clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT064...
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October 14, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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#WorldMentalHealthDay: a day to raise awareness + spread hope. And launch of S2 #PSYCHEDUP, w/focus on #Resilience. My guest, broadcaster
Gill Deacon, shares health challenges + path to recovery. drdianemcintosh.com/resilience/?... You’ll be inspired! Pls follow + share #mentalhealthpodcast #WMHD25
October 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. Check out our mental health hub with links to a variety of helpful articles. badgut.org/diseases-dis...

#mentalhealth #connection #hub
October 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
🔔Upcoming BadGut® Lecture in Ottawa!
Join us for a free presentation where a gastroenterologist will discuss the physical and emotional effects of inflammatory bowel disease. Admission is free but you must register.
👉 www.badgut.org/lectures

#freeevent #ottawa #health #IBD #crohns #colitis
October 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Did you know many individuals with #IBD suffer from #malnutrition during some point in their journey? badgut.org/information-...

#CMAW #crohns #colitis #guthealth #nutrition
IBD and Malnutrition
IBD and Malnutrition Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term that refers to diseases that involve chronic inflammation of the digestive
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October 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
October 2, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Today is #NationalSeniorsDay. If you’d like to learn more about #aging and your digestive tract, watch our full, comprehensive #video series. badgut.org/aging-and-th...
Aging and the Digestive Tract: Videos
Aging and the Digestive Tract: Videos We have just released two videos about the effects of aging on the digestive tract, each in English and French, with the financial support of the Province of Br...
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October 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Today is #WorldHeartDay, Check out our article about a diet good for the heart and gut. badgut.org/information-...
September 29, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Researchers are studying a new #probiotic treatment for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Adults 18-65 years old with symptoms of bloating, diarrhea, or abdominal pain may be eligible. Learn more at badgut.org/sibo-clinica...
New Clinical Trial on SIBO
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) A balanced gut microbiome is necessary for good health. The gut is host to a vast, rich microbiome, with
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September 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
September 18, 2025 at 5:18 PM
EoE occurs when there are too many eosinophils, a type of white blood cell, in the esophagus. This leads to #inflammation in the esophagus, affecting how it functions and causing painful and difficult #symptoms. Watch the full version of this #video to learn more. badgut.org/eoe-patient-...
September 16, 2025 at 6:54 PM