On Episode 3 we start off introducing Sean Ahrens and the Virtual Patient Social Network he founded Crohnology.com for IBD patients. Sean talks about where the idea came from, what Crohnology offers for IBD, Crohn’s, and Colitis patients, pus he gives us a first look at the upcoming iOS app.
We also discuss Alternative and Eastern Philosophy treatments for IBD and what to do when your GI and medical team aren’t supportive of those treatments.. May is not only IBD Awareness Month but it’s also Mental Health Awareness month and how IBD and mental health go hand and hand. Plus, tips and tricks on what you can do to help cope when things are tough.
Episode Three Panelist = Sara Ringer, Michael A. Weiss, Christina Matthies, Frank Garufi Jr. and special guest Sean Ahrens – Founder of Crohnology.com

Episode 3 – Crohnology.com

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In may, I was invited by Janssen Biotech, a Johnson and Johnson company, to attend Digestive Disease Week 2014 in Chicago and be a part of the IBDSocialCircle. The IBD Social Circle comprises of the leading IBD advocates Marisa Lauren Troy of JournalingIBD.org, Sara Ringer of InflamedandUntamed.com, Megan Starshak and Andrea Meyers of The Great Bowel Movement, Amber Tresca of About.com, and Ryan Stevens of CrohnsGuy.com
The purpose of the IBD Social Circle is to bridge the gap between IBD patients, medical professionals like gastroenterologist, and Janssen.
The video you are about to see was made while attending Digestive Disease Week in Chicago and gives you an insight on what we are trying to do. If you have any questions or feedback on this video I would love to hear from you.

SPECIAL – IBDSocialCircle at DDW14

After a small summer hiatus, The IBD Round Table is BACK for Episode 13. Ryan Stevens will tell us about his AMAZING swim across Lake Erie to raise public awareness for Inflammatory Bowel Disease… We’ll discuss the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and if IBD needs a similar campaign… And the new CCFA PSA advertisement, is it better than the Escape The Stall campaign?? We also take your questions during the show!
Episode 13 Panelist are Frank Garufi Jr., Sara Ringer, Marisa Lauren Troy, Ryan Stevens, and Sarah Choueiry

Episode 13 – IBD Public Awareness

Sara Ringer from Inflamed and Untamed ( http://inflamed-and-untamed.com ) takes over the hosting duties of The #IBD Round Table Discussion and interviews me, Frank Garufi Jr. of The Crohn’s Colitis Effect ( http://cceffect.org ).
You’ll get an in depth look at the life of Frank Garufi Jr. What life was like growing up for him.. What it’s like being the caregiver to his son Domenic who was born with Crohn’s Disease… What it’s like being IBD Advocate.. We also have a blind folded drawing contest and take your questions live during the show

SPECIAL – Meet Frank Garufi Jr

We’ve got another exciting episode this month!!! We discuss #DDW14 ( Digestive Disease Week 2014 ) in Chicago, Janssen Biotech (makers of Remicade ) and the #IBDSocialCircle meeting, plus #WorldIBDDay 2014.
Episode 12 Panelist are Frank Garufi Jr., Sara Ringer, Marisa Lauren Troy, and Ryan Stevens

Episode 12 – #DDW14 and #WorldIBDDay

It’s an episode of anniversaries!! Not only is the IBD Round Table turning ONE YEAR old, but The Crohn’s Colitis Effect is celebrating it’s 2nd birthday!
Join myself, Sara Ringer of Inflamed and Untamed, and Sarah Choueiry of The Crohn’s Journey Foundation as we take a look back over the last year worth of discussion topics plus talk about if our thoughts and feelings have changed towards any of them. We’ll also be taking your questions and thoughts throughout the show too!

Episode 3 – Crohnology.com

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