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Yoga, Breathing, and Meditation
Yoga, breathing, and meditation practices designed by experienced yoga teacher, Gina Norman of Kaia Yoga, and an IBD patient-physician, to complement your medical treatment and inspire you to continue exploring the exercises in your local community classes.
Viloma Breathing
Mindfulness Meditation
Symptom Relief Meditation
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Breathing for Pain Relief
“As an IBD patient and a physician, my first yoga classes were daunting, and I was skeptical that yoga and meditation could help me. Thankfully, I persisted, and I continue to benefit and grow from my yoga practice with every class that I attend. I wanted to introduce this therapy to other IBD patients. Together with my doctor and GIRF, we created a safe way for all types of IBD patients to explore and enjoy the benefits of yoga and meditation. The program is intended to complement your medical treatment and to inspire you to further explore yoga and meditation in classes in your local community.”
Biana Lanson, MD
Research Updates
On Thursday, December 2, 2021 GIRF supporters joined the University of Chicago Medicine Digestive Diseases Center online for the second presentation of Moving the Needle: An Update on GIRF’s Impact. Select presentations can be found below.
Can stem cells change how we treat inflammatory bowel disease?
Presented by Cambrian Liu, PhD
Can gut bacteria impact outcomes of liver disease?
Presented by Matthew Odenwald, MD, PhD
Can we improve patient outcomes by learning from our experience?
Presented by Kinga Skowron Olortegui, MD
Educational Webinars
Gut Instinct Educational Webinars feature the latest research updates and treatment options from the physician-scientists at the University of Chicago Medicine Digestive Diseases Center. If you are interested in learning more about an upcoming webinar or sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at (312) 332-1350.
Special Topics in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Presented by Alyse Bedell, PhD, Sushila Dalal, MD, and Joel Pekow, MD
May 2021
Understanding IBD: Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Presented by Russell D. Cohen, MD
February 2021
Gut-Friendly Recipes
Yoga, breathing, and meditation practices designed by experienced yoga teacher, Gina Norman of Kaia Yoga, and an IBD patient-physician, to complement your medical treatment and inspire you to continue exploring the exercises in your local community classes.
Gut-Healthy Recipe: Weeknight Ramp and Wonton Soup
Foraged or found at farmers’ markets, ramps (also known as wild leeks or onions) offer a mild onion and garlic flavor and beautiful deep green hue, showing off the first colors of the spring season. A gluten-free recipe, this meal is a great choice for those with Celiac disease. As a plant-based, lower-calorie, low fat main course, it can also support many other healthy lifestyle goals.
Gut-Healthy Recipe: Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower with Almonds and Apricots
Spring celebrations call for beautiful meals featuring bright colors and flavors of the season....
Gut-Healthy Recipe: Miso Roasted Sweet Potatoes
This recipe features Okinawa or purple sweet potatoes, along with more familiar orange sweet potatoes, in a medley that is delicious on a bed of rice or as an accompaniment to grilled or baked chicken or fish.