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Medical News Today reports that Celiac Disease Awareness Month which runs throughout May is raising awareness of this common worldwide genetic disease, affecting as many as one percent of the United States population.

Simply put, Los celiac disease or celiac sprue is an autoimmune disease of the digestive system, according to an article in the Cleveland Jewish News. For those affected, gluten – a protein found in commonly consumed grains like wheat, rye, and barley – triggers an immune response in otherwise well-behaved antibodies. In this situation, antibodies attack and suppress villi – small hair-like structures that line the inside of the intestine – preventing them from doing the important work of pulling nutrients and vitamins from the food we eat.

Celiac disease doesn’t just masquerade as other conditions; like gastroesophageal reflux disease it can go undiagnosed for a lifetime, leaving those afflicted to live in discomfort for years. Vague symptoms include weight loss or weight gain, headache, depression, fatigue and stomach issues; the disease often gets mistaken for lactose intolerance or irritable bowel syndrome. Often it yields serious conditions like stomach cancer, osteoporosis, and lymphoma.

And that’s a real shame, because celiac disease isn’t just manageable; its damage is mostly reversible through adherence to a gluten-free diet. By eliminating wheat/rye flour-based breads, cakes and pastas, as well as watching out for hidden sources of gluten (breadcrumbs, soy sauces, certain brands of toothpaste, to name a few), the body is able to repair its villi and in turn properly nourish itself.

Along with many people in the US suffering from colon polyps, an estimated one in 133 Americans has celiac disease, making it one of the most common genetic conditions in the world. But here’s the shocker: About 97% of those affected don’t know they have it. Imagine how senselessly dangerous it would be if 97% of people who needed glasses didn’t wear them.

Ridding your diet of gluten as part of a conscientious colon cancer prevention plan is meant to improve quality of life, not destroy it. In time, learning to adapt the foods you love while keeping your digestive tract safe won’t just be easy, it’ll be second nature.

Celiac sufferers have been lobbying for better and more widely available products, and by the looks of well-stocked store shelves from Whole Foods to Walmart, we’re winning. As rice and quinoa pastas, yogurts, gluten-free flour blends, and even pizzas become more readily available, it’s clear celiac disease is no longer a dietary death sentence. And that’s without even counting mouthwatering naturally gluten-free foods like fresh, crisp watermelon or sharp cheddar cheese.

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Recently, I read an article in BBC News which highlighted the role of exercise on colon cancer. Some excerpts of the article include :

Taking exercise can cut the risk of the most common kind of bowel cancer by a quarter, research suggests.

US scientists, who reviewed 52 previous studies, calculated the most active people are 24% less likely to develop colon cancer than the least active.

Colon cancer is the most common form of bowel cancer, a disease which affects more than 36,500 people a year in the UK, causing 16,000 deaths.

These are pretty formidable numbers, and luckily in major population centers in our Southland like Orange County and Los Angeles Colon Cancer detection, prevention and treatment are all pretty high profile and there is high public perception.

What is Colon Cancer?

Colon Cancer (also known as Colorectum Cancer) is the third leading cause of cancer in males and the fourth leading cause of cancer in females. The frequency of colorectal cancer varies around the world. It is common in the Western world and is rare in Asia and Africa. In countries where the people have adopted western diets, the incidence of colorectal cancer is increasing.

As per a leading Los Angeles Colon Cancer Specialist, prevention has so far reportedly been focused on diet changes – but now with this study a lot of attention will be placed on exercise as well.

References : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7883480.stm.

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Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer deaths among American men and women. Colorectal cancer can occur in the form of tumors in the lining of the large intestine (colon) or the lining of the rectum. Though most colorectal cancers do not produce any symptoms until the tumors grow very large in size, it is preventable and treatable if caught early.

In Los Angeles colon cancer prevention steps are essential to catching and treating harmful tumors, and even avoiding them altogether. Cancer of the colon and rectum start out in the small bumps lining the inside of the colon. These bumps are known as polyps. Polyps occur regularly throughout the colorectal lining, but some can develop cancer cells and turn into tumors.

Although most colon polyps never become cancerous, virtually all colon and rectal cancers start from these benign growths. Some people are more at risk than others, due to their genetics, lifestyle, age, eating habits, etc.

While anyone can get colorectal cancer, it is most common among people over the age of 50. Risk factors for colorectal cancer include:

• A personal or family history of colorectal cancer or polyps.
• A diet high in fat and low in fiber.
• Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis).
• Obesity.
• Smoking.

If you have any of these risk factors it is important to take steps to get screened regularly by your local Los Angeles gastroenterologist, especially because many times colorectal cancer manifests itself without any tell tale symptoms. There are a number of tests your doctor can perform to diagnose colorectal cancer. Several tests are readily available in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills colonoscopy, for example, sigmoidoscopy, x-rays, blood tests, etc.

Likewise, if you experience any common symptoms of colorectal cancer, including but not limited to change in bowel habits, bloody stool, excessive abdominal pains, sudden weight loss, and anemia, it is important to see a doctor right away.

Living a healthy lifestyle by including regular exercise, maintenance of a healthy weight, and a diet that is low in fat and high in fiber, vegetables and fruit is probably your best start at general cancer prevention. Checking the colon for polyps and cancer is another important step. To learn more about colon cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in the West Los Angeles and Beverly Hills area, please visit www.yourgidoc.com.

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