Part-Time Pooping: A New Way to Make an Extra $13,000 a Year

Living With Crohn's Disease Today's Newsletter  |  February 03, 2015

Today's Top Story Part-Time Pooping: A New Way to Make an Extra $13,000 a Year Open Biome is a nonprofit organization that harvests stool to help treat a condition called Clostridium difficile. Prospective donors of these fecal transplants are paid $40 per sample. Find out how fecal transplants are done.  » Featured Article How I Face the Stigma of Crohn's Keagan Lynggard, whose Crohn's required surgery, says she has learned to feel content with who she is and with her disease. Check out her story.  » Today's Recipe Black Bean Nacho Pizza This pizza gets its zesty heat from jalapeno peppers and Monterey Jack cheese. It's also loaded with vitamin-packed veggies and high-protein black beans, layered over a thin whole wheat crust. Get the recipe.  » Ask the Expert Could a Cat Allergy Affect Crohn's? I am allergic to cats, and it seems when I am around them my Crohn's flares up. Could this be the case? See Dr. Lashner's answer  » Everyday Health Apps Download Our Apps for iPhone and iPad Today! Your health is in your hands - literally! Our Everyday Health app is filled with breaking health news, condition facts, and expert tips to help make getting healthy easier than ever. Get the app now! » Everyday Solutions 10 Doctor-Approved Crohn’s Management Tips Because symptoms tend to come in waves, living with Crohn’s disease can feel like an uphill battle. Try these strategies to live better with Crohn’s.