Is my IBD linked to my hormones?I've often thought my IBD and gut health was influenced by my hormones. I'm not alone in finding my symptoms seemed much...reactions5comments
Banana and Mango SmoothieAs we move into spring and the weather starts to get slightly warmer, a mango smoothie is one of my favorite drinks...reactionscomments
How Can I Separate Myself From My Crohn's Disease?Since giving birth to my little boy almost three months ago, I've been fortunate enough to have access to free counseling, or...reactionscomments
My Experience of IVF with Crohn's DiseaseToday is one of the posts that I wish I'd had in hand almost two years ago when I embarked on IVF...reactionscomments
Returning to exercise with Crohn's diseaseBefore my Crohn's diagnosis, I always enjoyed exercise. OK, I couldn't claim to be a marathon runner but I did get a...reactions7comments
Will people finally understand what it's like to be chronically ill once this pandemic is over?I'm not really a fan of the articles telling us to find the positives in a pandemic: people are seriously ill and...reactionscomments
Can an app help others understand what it's like to live with Crohn's disease?Do you ever feel like people who don't have IBD just don't get it some times? Who am I kidding? Of course...reactions2comments
My Super Easy 4-Ingredient Oat and Banana CookiesMy son is now 8 months old so I am starting to get more adventurous in the kitchen when it comes to...reactions3comments
My Favorite Snack Ideas for Eating with Crohn's DiseaseDiet and IBD is a complicated subject and one that cannot possibly fit the scope of one blog post. But today I...reactions4comments
4 Ways To Make Quick and Tummy-Friendly Baked BananasBananas are one of the few fruits I can really tolerate with Crohn's disease. I am able to have an apple and...reactions1comment
Need a Manicure? How Crohn's Disease Affects Your NailsI've always had long, strong, and healthy nails but only recently have I noticed they've changed. Part of this has been from...reactions1comment
Turmeric Thai CurryTurmeric is one of my favorite cooking ingredients. Not only does it spice up bland dishes but it's thought to act as...reactionscomments
My "Belly Rest" Chicken And Sweet Potato SoupWe all have one of those "go-to" meals when our Crohn's is flaring, and today, I thought I would share mine. I...reactions1comment
Does Crohn's Disease Affect Your Birth Plan?When I fell pregnant a year or so ago, one of the first questions I had was about how my Crohn's disease...reactions1comment
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Crohn's DiseaseSadly, most people with inflammatory bowel disease don't just suffer from one condition. Not only does having one autoimmune disease make you...reactions3comments
Pumpkin and Turmeric SmoothieIs there anything nicer than pumpkin during the cooler months? It's actually not as popular in the UK (where I live) compared...reactions2comments
5 Tips for Dealing With Your Mental Health and Crohn's DiseaseEach year, like most of the population, I set a New Year's resolution or two. Amongst the promises that flitter away by...reactions2comments
Slow Cooker/Crockpot Turkey And Sweet Potato StewA slow cooker (or "crockpot" as it is sometimes called) should be on top of your "to purchase" list if you live...reactions2comments
What to do when people say 'I have Crohn's too!'When you feel alone with your illness, there's often nothing better than speaking to someone who gets it. But Crohn's still is...reactions7comments
8 realities of Christmas with Crohn's DiseaseThe nights are dark and the weather is crisp. Which means we are officially on the countdown to the festive season! There's...reactions2comments