The Fear of "Passing on" My Crohn's DiseaseFive percent. That's the statistical prediction of passing on my Crohn's disease to my son, according to Crohn's and Colitis UK. It doesn't sound like a huge number. For example...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Experience Being Gluten-Free With Crohn's DiseaseToday I thought I would talk about diet and my experience specifically of going gluten-free with Crohn's disease. There are lots of people who have gone gluten-free but can it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Gut-Brain Axis and IBDI've talked on here before about how IBD can impact your mental health and why we need to do more to support patients with it. But new research has emerged...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can Biologics Change Your Periods?Today I wanted to share a personal post about my experience with a changed menstrual cycle since I started Humira (also called adalimumab). After asking in Facebook groups and doing...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Sweet Potato and Bone Broth SoupI feel as if I'm living off soup at the moment. It's great when I've got a cold (which I always seem to have right now!) or my gut isn't...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Low-Residue Turmeric Fish With Baked Sweet Potato and AvocadoToday I'm back with a simple but really tasty fish recipe. I find all types of fish great for my IBD, both because of the fact they're low fat and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Tackling a Post-Holiday Flare-UpIt's January, the start of a new year, and, unfortunately for me and many others, the start of a flare-up too. Each year, just after the holidays, I really struggle...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Tips for Dealing With a Cold + IBDIt's officially cold season and whilst I actually prefer winter to summer, I don't love the colds that are going around. Because of COVID-19, many of us have avoided colds...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Should You Keep a Food Diary With IBD?This is a question I often see discussed amongst IBD patients. Are food diaries a good idea for those of us with Crohn's or colitis? Or are they a waste...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Sausage and Potato Crockpot StewToday I'm back with another recipe and this is another slow cooker/crockpot dish. Crockpots are amazing for those of us with IBD, as it requires just a few minutes of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Acid Reflux and Crohn's DiseaseIf having Crohn's disease isn't bad enough, lots of us struggle with other digestive symptoms alongside it. For me, one of these is acid reflux: categorised by burping and a...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Fish and Potato Tomato StewI'm back with another simple recipe this week. This time it's fish and potato tomato stew. This combines two of my flare-friendly ingredients: white fish (low fat and high in...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Brew Up: My Favorite Herbal Teas to Help IBDThere's nothing quite like a soothing cup of tea to start or end your day. For some, that might be in the form of traditional tea, Earl Grey, or perhaps...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Just Because You Have Crohn's, Doesn’t Mean You Have MY Crohn'sToday I wanted to talk about an issue within our IBD community. It has to do with commenting on other people's health and conditions by telling them what they should...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Pineapple, Turmeric, & Peanut Butter Frozen Smoothie BowlToday I'm back with another recipe and it's my pineapple, turmeric, and peanut butter frozen smoothie bowl. If you feel like you need to eat everything cold whilst the sun...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dear Sunshine, Please Go Away. My Crohn's Hates You.It's still August, but I am officially done with summer. Anybody else the same? Each year when April and May come around, I enjoy the mild spring sunshine and warmer...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Super Simple Gnocchi and Avocado Bake (Low-Residue)In my next recipe, I want to introduce you to one of my favourite things: gnocchi. If you don't know, gnocchi is potato dumplings, usually made from a mix of...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
IBD Patients Share Their Experiences With ProbioticsProbiotics can be a controversial topic in the IBD community. Can they actually help conditions like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis? Well, the science is mixed. There is some evidence that...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Relationship with Alcohol and IBDThere are so many potential triggers for Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, and one of these is alcohol. Whilst there's nothing to suggest alcohol consumption causes IBD, many patients report it makes...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Make Your Own Lemon, Ginger, and Turmeric TeaAs I write this recipe, I'm struggling with an awful cold and have just had my COVID-19 jab. When I have a cold, I always reach for this lemon ginger...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
