Tag Archives: IBD

“I Got Tons Of Blood Work, Every Test Imaginable”

Mac & cheese or….Lobster, sweet potato, asparagus, corn-on-the-cob? Eating healthy is critical. Photo 2005. Public Service Announcement. jeff noel’s Lane 8 Blog may seem like a running blog, but deep down, it’s about our physical health. jeff noel just happens … Continue reading

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I Hate Colon Cancer

There, I said it. I hate colon cancer. What do you hate? Maybe I shouldn’t hate it though. Well, then, if not colon cancer, then I hate IBD. Maybe I shouldn’t hate IBD. Maybe I should be thankful that our son’s … Continue reading

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Diverticulosis or Diverticulitis?

Ever heard of Diverticulitis?  Become aware of it, and understand how your eating habits will increase or reduce your odds of getting it. It ain’t pretty. Diverticulitis can become painful. Close to half of Americans will be impacted. Doc told … Continue reading

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Just When You Think You Know It All

Everyone has some sort of physical affliction. Some overcome it. Others die from it. Still others, haven’t found their true cause yet. And just when you think you know it all, you learn something new about an incurable disease that … Continue reading

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10 Tips To Better Digestive Health

Yesterday’s blog post about bread and high fiber is really part of everyday life for my Family. Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), has taught us to pay much closer attention to fiber, hydration and a host of other high … Continue reading

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So Then What Happened?

So the second week, I ran two mailboxes a day. Third week, three mailboxes a day. Yes, many of you have heard this before.  Which is one of the secrets to excellent results – repetition.  Never get tired of doing … Continue reading

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This May Be A Mistake

Have I not been pretty good at keeping the topics here at Lane 8 about Health, Motivation and Impossible Goals? It feels like it, and therefore, I’m taking editorial license to post about something that has to do with all … Continue reading

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Lane 8 Hypocrite

Maybe. Maybe not. On January 5, 2009 my Family Physician wrote a script for a routine colonoscopy, since this is the year I turned 50. Well, here we are, almost January, 2010 – a year later.  No colonoscopy.  Not even … Continue reading

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There Once Was A Man From…

…Nantucket.  Wait, that’s not where we want to go today. Met a businessman, 62, on a flight yesterday.  He was reading “Bicycling” magazine.  He looked great and had an incredibly healthy “glow”. So naturally, because it’s a quirk I have, … Continue reading

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Lane 8 Travels Again

Lane 8 is on the move.  No, not to a Master’s Track and Field Meet.  Good guess though. Traveling to give a speech.  That’s what I do.  I’m a professional speaker. Actually, I’ll speak anywhere to anyone, as long as … Continue reading

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