4-Ingredient GuacamoleAvocados are 1 of the foods that many Crohn's and ulcerative colitis patients can tolerate. They aren't too fibrous so as not to...reactions4comments
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and CareHealth Union (the parent company of InflammatoryBowelDisease.net) partnered with the U.S. Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey...reactionscomments
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
Embracing the 2 Different Types of Self-CareI recently found myself presented with the perfect opportunity for a self-care day. My partner was hosting an old college friend at...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
Understanding Remission in IBDInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a family of chronic bowel diseases caused by inflammation in the body, especially in the intestines. IBD...reactions3comments
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
Can You Thrive With Crohn's Disease?It has been 12 years since I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. I look back at all I have been through with this...reactions4comments
"No Pants Day"? That Could Be a Problem with Ulcerative ColitisAre you ready to drop your drawers? Kick your knickers to the curb? Could you parade around in panties at the workplace?...reactionscomments
Suffering from Crohn’s DepressionContent note:The content includes information related to mental and emotional distress. Despite normally being happy and optimistic, every now and then the...reactions5comments
The Promise of Science: New Treatments for Crohn's and UCThrough the 13 years of living with Crohn's disease and the many years of experience I have been a part of the...reactions3comments
Chocolate Almond Butter BallsThese little snack bites are perfect when you are looking to satisfy your sweet tooth! I try to eliminate as much processed sugar...reactions4comments
Egg in the BasketEveryone has that 1 meal, their favorite comfort food, that they've been eating as long as they can remember. Growing up, my...reactionscomments
