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Gastrointestinal Society
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Registered Canadian charity focused on helping individuals with GI and liver conditions, including obesity.
#Badgut #GIConditions
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
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
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
October 2, 2025 at 7:39 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
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
September 11, 2025 at 7:22 PM
This #InternationalDayofCharity, we want to thank all of our volunteers who help with our newsletter shipping, pamphlet orders, support groups, and events. 💜

If you would like to donate: badgut.org/donate/
If you would like to get involved: badgut.org/get-involved/

#GiveBack #CharityDay
September 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The #vagusnerve has been creating waves within the GI community and beyond. Tools claiming to improve abdominal pain and reduce inflammation by stimulating this nerve are being promoted all over #socialmedia. This leaves a lot of people wondering: is the hype worth it? badgut.org/information-...
August 27, 2025 at 8:37 PM
26 surprising physical symptoms of anxiety. badgut.org/information-...

#mentalhealth #anxiety #symptoms #health #canada
August 26, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Flying with obesity can be an overwhelming experience. Learn more about this process here: badgut.org/information-...

#obesity #flying #aircanada #weight #seating #badgut
August 19, 2025 at 5:29 PM
We just released a new #video based on our Optimal Care in #Canada for #IBD report. See the real impact of having to try and fail multiple treatments before receiving coverage for the right care.
Quebec is leading the way by eliminating step therapy. badgut.org/optimal-care...
August 13, 2025 at 10:34 PM