The Difference Between Soluble and Insoluble FiberWe have all heard of fiber and are familiar with what it does. To formally define it, fiber is the part of plant-based...reactions9comments
Sleep Hygiene and IBDSleep hygiene. Why does it matter, and what does it actually involve? When I first heard the term sleep hygiene, I assumed...reactionscomments
You Don't Have to be Productive During a FlareWhen you are down for the count and trying your best to just get through the day due to a nasty flare...reactions15comments
Tips on Asking for Support During Crohn's or UC FlaresIf you’re living with inflammatory bowel disease, you know that your life, health, abilities, and capabilities can change dramatically in a short...reactions5comments
Crohn's Disease and Skin Problems?Unfortunately, as we all know too well, Crohn's disease is the gift that keeps on giving. Not only does it affect our bowels...reactions6comments
Can Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Help With IBD?A few years ago, after struggling with postnatal anxiety, I discovered cognitive behavioral therapy (or CBT for short). If you're not familiar...reactions1comment
Chest Pain With IBDWe asked the community to submit questions about inflammatory bowel disease IBD, and we received a range of great ones! Here, Dr...reactionscomments
How to Manage "Activity Fatigue" With Crohn's and UCDo you ever experience activity fatigue? Let me explain... Do you ever overdo it on the days you wake up and feel...reactions5comments
Why I Recommend Electrolyte Powders for HydrationThese days nurses are constantly commenting on how hard it is to get at my veins during bloodwork. My heart rate gets...reactionscomments
4 Essential Items in My Crohn's JourneyHaving Crohn's disease is no easy journey. The endless symptoms and mental battles can be taxing on even the strongest of us. But...reactions6comments
When a Rise in Temps Means a Rise in SymptomsWe all get flares from time to time throughout the year, sometimes more than we would like, but have you ever noticed...reactions4comments
Low-Residue Recipes"Low-residue"? What's that? The low-residue diet limits the intake of foods that are high in fiber, particularly insoluble fiber. The purpose of...reactions2comments
Gluten-Free RecipesLiving with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis often comes with food sensitivities. Eating certain things – whether it's spicy food, nuts, or...reactionscomments
When You Fail a Medicine... AgainFailing a medication is always a hard blow to deal with. When you first try a new drug, you think that this could...reactions9comments
Sitting for Long Periods of Time With IBDRecently, I had to go to the salon to get my hair cut. It took about 3 hours. That meant 3 whole hours...reactions6comments
Crohn's and Body ImageI turned 55 last month and June marked my 35th year with a Crohn's diagnosis. It might say 55 on my drivers...reactions9comments
Pivotal Moments of Self-AdvocacyRecently I was trying to think about 1 pivotal moment in my life that was impacted by Crohn's disease and shaped me...reactionscomments
What Pisses You Off the Most About Crohn's Disease?Not a lot of things about Crohn's are consistent. But what is something we can all count on Crohn's to be? It's...reactions9comments
The Invisibility of Chronic PainMany people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can manage their pain using over-the-counter or prescription pain medicines, physical therapy, and exercise. But...reactions3comments
Drinking Alcohol vs. Ulcerative Colitis"Ohhh... my gut!" My adult son was visiting one weekend. He made this exclamation after waking from our evening spent catching up...reactions8comments
