Jenna Farmer

It's no surprise that when it comes to inflammatory bowel disease, we are at more risk of experiencing other chronic conditions. One of these is fibromyalgia, a long-term condition that...

There are many routine questions asked at my doctor's check-ups and one of those is always: How much do you weigh? My relationship with my weight has always been a...

How often do we hear about health trends and wonder, "Could it work for me?" One of these is yoga. I've always been interested in trying yoga to see if...

Other than the mention of a "cure," there is only one topic that causes more controversy when it comes to living with inflammatory bowel disease: diet. Whether it's arguing over...

A few years ago, after struggling with postnatal anxiety, I discovered cognitive behavioral therapy (or CBT for short). If you're not familiar with CBT, it is a talk-based therapy that...

I've previously talked about my top tips for tackling your period with Crohn's disease. But what about the days leading up to your period itself? Premenstrual syndrome (or PMS for...

Fistulas are a common part of living with IBD. It's thought about one-third of people with Crohn's will develop a fistula at some point. Summer months can be particularly difficult...

Today is one of the hottest days in the UK but we still have many weeks of summer ahead of us. I have often shared recipes and useful foods that...

I have often blogged about my Humira diaries and today it is time for another Humira update: according to my doctors, it's time to come off Humira. I have been...

This month, I'm struggling with Crohn's symptoms and have been relying on elemental drinks when things get difficult. I thought it might be useful for me to share a guide...

The decision to have a child is a difficult one for lots of prospective parents. There are a lot of questions to consider, whether that's financials, childcare, or even the...

Sleep with IBD is a difficult topic for many of us. Research has found about 75% of people with active disease report disturbed sleep, whether that's due to symptoms keeping...

A recent study has found psychological stress may be linked to IBD flare-ups,  with the study concluding, "The main takeaway is that psychological stress impedes the body's ability to fight...

Navigating diet with Crohn's or ulcerative colitis can be a real minefield. There's only so much we can learn from food diaries, the internet, and chatting with other patients. Sometimes...