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Did you know that everyone’s gut microbiome is unique? This means that a diet or food that benefits you might not have the same effect on others. 🦠🍽️ While personalised advice can be tricky, there are proven tips that experts agree can support gut health and overall well-being. You can find valuable information about bowels on our website > https://lnkd.in/dS6EVaj #BowelResearch #Microbiome #GutMicrobiome #GutHealth #BowelHealth #BowelDisease #BowelCancer

This week's #SupporterSunday is Bruno de Jongh! "My colleagues from CBR Clinics and I are excited to announce that on the 13th of October 2024, we will be participating in a 10k run at Regent’s Park to raise funds for Bowel Research UK. Generations of my family have battled bowel cancer, with my great grandmother, grandmother, aunt, and other family members succumbing to this disease in their 60s. However, my mother, a true survivor, has defied the odds and is turning 70 this year. After we completed genetic testing a few years back, we found out my mother’s side of the family has Lynch Syndrome. This rare genetic condition that increases the risk of developing bowel cancer by 80%. I found out I also have the gene. By supporting our fundraising efforts, you will not only be helping us honour the memory of those who have gone through it, but also contributing to vital research that can potentially find better ways to tackle this disease in the future. Every donation, no matter how big or small, will make a difference in the fight against bowel cancer and Lynch Syndrome." Good luck today, #TeamBRUK! Please, sponsor CBR Clinics at https://lnkd.in/evtqrwXX #BowelResearch #BowelCancer #BowelDisease #Charity #Donate

🐾 Join us for the Dog Jog 2024! 🐶 Whether you want to walk, jog, or simply enjoy a leisurely stroll with your furry friend, this 5K event is all about having fun at your own pace. It’s a wonderful opportunity to get active while supporting vital research into bowel cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and other bowel disorders. Be part of #TeamBRUK and make a difference today > https://lnkd.in/eeKTCiTh #BowelResearch #DogJog #DogWalk #Dogs #Dog #VirtualChallenge #Fundraising #Charity #BowelCancer #BowelDisease

In 2023, Guts UK Charity launched the first Diverticular Disease Awareness Week which runs from the 7th to the 13th of October. Discover the research that Bowel Research UK has funded to help deliver much-needed improvements in patient care > https://lnkd.in/dBkUH2h DAMASCUS II > https://lnkd.in/eettYfev #DiverticularDiseaseAwarenessWeek#DiverticularDisease#Diverticulum#BowelDisease#BowelResearch#GetParticularWithDiverticular

Supporting early-career researchers and PhD projects is essential for driving innovation and change in bowel health. These bright minds are like a startup engine, bringing fresh ideas and perspectives that can lead to groundbreaking discoveries! By investing in their work, you're not just supporting individuals; you're helping to save and improve the lives of those living with chronic bowel conditions. Every donation counts, so please donate today: https://lnkd.in/eWa_WqaN #BowelResearch #Donate #EarlyCareerResearch #Innovation #MakeADifference #PhD #BowelDisease #BowelHealth #BowelCancer #Bowels #Charity

IBD, Stress and Creativity - #WorldMentalHealthDay In episode 9 of Can I Butt In? Bowel Research UK's Patient and Public Involvement Manager, Sam Alexandra Rose, is joined by Jacqueline Black, a doctoral researcher at Kings College London with a background in health psychology. Some of her work is funded by Bowel Research UK, and they discuss how having a chronic illness can inflict stress on a patient, and how stress can affect the illness that a person experiences. Catch the full episode at https://lnkd.in/ew3c-Cvh #BowelResearch #IBD #Stress #BowelDisease #BowelPatient #MentalHealth #InflammatoryBowelDisease

Discover science-backed tips to help improve the diversity of your gut microbiome and overall well-being in one of our latest articles! From incorporating a varied diet to the benefits of probiotics and lifestyle changes, we’ve got you covered. Learn how small adjustments can lead to significant improvements in your gut health. Read more and start your journey to better gut health here: https://lnkd.in/e8e_BZiJ #GutHealth #Microbiome #Wellness #BowelResearch #HealthyLiving #Microbiome #GutMicrobiome #BowelDisease #BowelCancer

At Bowel Research UK, we’re supporting vital research aimed at understanding how mucinous colorectal cancers – cancers that grow in bowel cells that produce mucus – use this mucus to grow. The research team will examine how mucus provides an important part of the growth environment for these cancers, identifying specific proteins and sugars that support tumour growth. This study is essential for understanding the disease, which often has poorer survival rates compared to other bowel cancer types, and unlocking paths to developing new potential treatments. This study is led by Dr. Patrick Caswell at the University of Manchester. Find out more about this project here: https://lnkd.in/ehdGvvhJ #BowelResearch #CancerResearch #MucinousCancer #PatientCare #Research #BowelDisease #BowelCancer

In 2021, following severe abdominal pain over the Christmas and New Year period, Eric ended up in Accident and Emergency where he was diagnosed with diverticulitis and had such severe inflammation that it had led to life-threatening sepsis. The sepsis meant Eric needed immediate emergency bowel surgery but when he woke up from the operation it was with a stoma, something he had no time to mentally prepare for. Read Eric's story for #DiverticularDiseaseAwarenessWeek at https://lnkd.in/eGHtsJnp You can listen to Eric's full video, which was recorded for our first #auguts campaign on our YouTube channel > https://lnkd.in/ecGUZfW3 #DiverticularDiseaseAwarenessWeek #DiverticularDisease #Diverticulum #BowelDisease #BowelResearch #GetParticularWithDiverticular #Diverticulitis