Gastrointestinal Society
@gisociety.bsky.social
Registered Canadian charity focused on helping individuals with GI and liver conditions, including obesity.
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Navigating #family dynamics during the #holidays can be challenging. Click here to read an article written by Claire Maisonneuve, Registered Clinical Counsellor, on this topic. badgut.org/information-...
December 17, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Navigating #family dynamics during the #holidays can be challenging. Click here to read an article written by Claire Maisonneuve, Registered Clinical Counsellor, on this topic. badgut.org/information-...
Are you ready for the holiday festivities? Read our top 5 tips for coping with GI diseases and disorders during the holiday season! ow.ly/DoKs30m4uT9
5 Ways to Cope with a GI Disease or Disorder During the Holidays
5 Ways to Cope with a GI Disease or Disorder During the Holidays For many individuals with digestive diseases and disorders, such as irritable bowel
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December 16, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Are you ready for the holiday festivities? Read our top 5 tips for coping with GI diseases and disorders during the holiday season! ow.ly/DoKs30m4uT9
With the holidays quickly approaching, don’t forget to take some time to destress, as it is important for your physical and mental health. badgut.org/information-...
#stress #mentalhealth #chronicillness #holidays #pain #canada
#stress #mentalhealth #chronicillness #holidays #pain #canada
December 9, 2025 at 6:08 PM
With the holidays quickly approaching, don’t forget to take some time to destress, as it is important for your physical and mental health. badgut.org/information-...
#stress #mentalhealth #chronicillness #holidays #pain #canada
#stress #mentalhealth #chronicillness #holidays #pain #canada
December is Constipation Awareness Month. Here are ten nutrition and lifestyle recommendations for constipation.
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#diet #nutrition #tips #lifestyle #constipation #guthealth #gicondition #fibre #supplement #breaktheblock
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#diet #nutrition #tips #lifestyle #constipation #guthealth #gicondition #fibre #supplement #breaktheblock
December 3, 2025 at 6:28 PM
December is Constipation Awareness Month. Here are ten nutrition and lifestyle recommendations for constipation.
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#diet #nutrition #tips #lifestyle #constipation #guthealth #gicondition #fibre #supplement #breaktheblock
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#diet #nutrition #tips #lifestyle #constipation #guthealth #gicondition #fibre #supplement #breaktheblock
✨New Obesity Centre✨
Check out our obesity centre, which has an array of information on this multi-factorial, chronic disease, including articles, videos, reports, patient stories, and a medication guide. badgut.org/diseases-dis...
#obesity #weightloss #health #healthylifestyle #canada #badgut
Check out our obesity centre, which has an array of information on this multi-factorial, chronic disease, including articles, videos, reports, patient stories, and a medication guide. badgut.org/diseases-dis...
#obesity #weightloss #health #healthylifestyle #canada #badgut
Obesity
Living With Obesity Obesity is a multi-factorial, chronic, relapsing disease that occurs when a person has an abnormal or excessive accumulation of body fat (adipose tissue) leading to an increased ri...
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December 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
✨New Obesity Centre✨
Check out our obesity centre, which has an array of information on this multi-factorial, chronic disease, including articles, videos, reports, patient stories, and a medication guide. badgut.org/diseases-dis...
#obesity #weightloss #health #healthylifestyle #canada #badgut
Check out our obesity centre, which has an array of information on this multi-factorial, chronic disease, including articles, videos, reports, patient stories, and a medication guide. badgut.org/diseases-dis...
#obesity #weightloss #health #healthylifestyle #canada #badgut
“We are delighted that the Common Drug Review recommends that the public formularies cover the costs of an additional therapeutic option for ulcerative colitis. This new treatment is so desperately needed,” said @gailattara.bsky.social, CEO of the GISociety. www.globenewswire.com/news-release...
SKYRIZI® (risankizumab) Receives Positive Reimbursement Recommendation by Canada’s Drug Agency for Ulcerative Colitis and AbbVie Concludes Letter of Intent with the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Allianc...
SKYRIZI® (risankizumab), an IL-23 inhibitor, received two consecutive positive reimbursement recommendations by Canada’s Drug Agency (CDA-AMC) for...
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December 1, 2025 at 6:53 PM
“We are delighted that the Common Drug Review recommends that the public formularies cover the costs of an additional therapeutic option for ulcerative colitis. This new treatment is so desperately needed,” said @gailattara.bsky.social, CEO of the GISociety. www.globenewswire.com/news-release...
If you have recurrent 𝐶. 𝑑𝑖𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑙𝑒 and are 19+ living in BC, you might qualify for a clinical trial of a new microbiome-based oral capsule to help prevent future infections. badgut.org/clinical-tri...
Clinical Trial for Recurrent C. difficile in BC
Clinical Trial for Recurrent C. difficile in BC If you live in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia and have recurrent Clostridioides difficile (C.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM
If you have recurrent 𝐶. 𝑑𝑖𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑙𝑒 and are 19+ living in BC, you might qualify for a clinical trial of a new microbiome-based oral capsule to help prevent future infections. badgut.org/clinical-tri...
Inside Facts
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#IBDawarenessmonth #ibdwarrior #chronicillness #invisibleillness #crohnsdisease #ulcerativecolitis #crohnsawareness #womenshealth
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#IBDawarenessmonth #ibdwarrior #chronicillness #invisibleillness #crohnsdisease #ulcerativecolitis #crohnsawareness #womenshealth
November 27, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Check out our report & video on Optimal Care in #Canada for #IBD. See the impact of having to try and fail multiple #treatments before receiving coverage for the right care.
Quebec is leading the way by eliminating step-up therapy. It’s time the rest of Canada follows. badgut.org/optimal-care...
Quebec is leading the way by eliminating step-up therapy. It’s time the rest of Canada follows. badgut.org/optimal-care...
Optimal Care for IBD
Optimal Care in Canada for IBD
By Streamlining Reimbursement Criteria for Advanced Therapies
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a condition defined by inflammation in the digestive system. Crohn’s ...
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November 25, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Check out our report & video on Optimal Care in #Canada for #IBD. See the impact of having to try and fail multiple #treatments before receiving coverage for the right care.
Quebec is leading the way by eliminating step-up therapy. It’s time the rest of Canada follows. badgut.org/optimal-care...
Quebec is leading the way by eliminating step-up therapy. It’s time the rest of Canada follows. badgut.org/optimal-care...
On #nationalchildrensday, check out our children’s series, including two videos and a pamphlet. www.badgut.org/kids
#children #pamphlet #poop #digestion #forkids #badgut
#children #pamphlet #poop #digestion #forkids #badgut
Digestive System for Kids
Digestive System for Kids
On this page we answer everything you want to know about the digestive system. How does the digestive system work? Is it true we are what we eat? How does the body store en...
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November 20, 2025 at 5:27 PM
On #nationalchildrensday, check out our children’s series, including two videos and a pamphlet. www.badgut.org/kids
#children #pamphlet #poop #digestion #forkids #badgut
#children #pamphlet #poop #digestion #forkids #badgut
Inside Facts
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#IBDawarenessmonth #chronicillness #invisibleillness #ostomy #ileostomy #crohnsawareness #crohns #colitis
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#IBDawarenessmonth #chronicillness #invisibleillness #ostomy #ileostomy #crohnsawareness #crohns #colitis
November 19, 2025 at 7:24 PM
New #SIBO Clinical Trial
Researchers are studying a new #probiotic treatment for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Adults 18-55 years old with symptoms of bloating, diarrhea, or abdominal pain may be eligible. Learn more at badgut.org/sibo-clinica...
#Clinicaltrial #canada
Researchers are studying a new #probiotic treatment for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Adults 18-55 years old with symptoms of bloating, diarrhea, or abdominal pain may be eligible. Learn more at badgut.org/sibo-clinica...
#Clinicaltrial #canada
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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November 18, 2025 at 9:05 PM
New #SIBO Clinical Trial
Researchers are studying a new #probiotic treatment for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Adults 18-55 years old with symptoms of bloating, diarrhea, or abdominal pain may be eligible. Learn more at badgut.org/sibo-clinica...
#Clinicaltrial #canada
Researchers are studying a new #probiotic treatment for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Adults 18-55 years old with symptoms of bloating, diarrhea, or abdominal pain may be eligible. Learn more at badgut.org/sibo-clinica...
#Clinicaltrial #canada
Inside Facts
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#gastroenterology #IBDawarenessmonth #ibdwarrior #ibddiet #chronicillness #invisibleillness #ostomy #ileostomy #crohnsawareness #crohns #colitis
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#gastroenterology #IBDawarenessmonth #ibdwarrior #ibddiet #chronicillness #invisibleillness #ostomy #ileostomy #crohnsawareness #crohns #colitis
November 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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
November is #IndigenousDisabilityAwarenessMonth. Check out our article on health inequity to learn about the social determinants of health in #Canada. badgut.org/information-...
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
#braingut #badgut #painawarenessweek #NPAW2025 #PrioritizePain
November 7, 2025 at 6:12 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
#braingut #badgut #painawarenessweek #NPAW2025 #PrioritizePain
Inside Facts
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#IBDawarenessmonth #ibdwarrior #chronicillness #invisibleillness #crohnsdisease #ulcerativecolitis #ostomy #ileostomy #crohns #colitis
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#IBDawarenessmonth #ibdwarrior #chronicillness #invisibleillness #crohnsdisease #ulcerativecolitis #ostomy #ileostomy #crohns #colitis
November 7, 2025 at 5:13 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
#survey #canada #healthcare #nurses #caretakers
November 5, 2025 at 7:24 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
#survey #canada #healthcare #nurses #caretakers
🔔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
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
🔔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
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
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
#OW2025 #diet #health #awareness #bmi #weight #weightloss #obesity #hunger #weightgain #metabolism
November 4, 2025 at 7:20 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
#OW2025 #diet #health #awareness #bmi #weight #weightloss #obesity #hunger #weightgain #metabolism
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
#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
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
#IBDAwarenessMonth
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/
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October 30, 2025 at 9:57 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/
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
#guthealth #hepatitis #travel #vaccine #illness
October 29, 2025 at 6:36 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
#guthealth #hepatitis #travel #vaccine #illness
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
#survey #canada #healthcare #nurses #caretakers
October 22, 2025 at 5:00 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
#survey #canada #healthcare #nurses #caretakers