Where’s My Psychological Support?I don’t know if it’s the same in the U.S., but here in the UK, people with inflammatory bowel disease often don’t get offered the mental health support they so...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Lemon Rice SaladI love a good salad – it is bright, fresh, and crisp – yet it doesn't always love me back. Having Crohn's disease makes digesting traditional salads somewhat difficult at...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
PRN Medications: What, Why, When & How?As someone who has lived with Crohn’s disease for quite a long time now, I feel like I’ve figured a few things out that I wish I had known a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing Invisible Aspects of Crohn's and Ulcerative ColitisThere is a lot to learn when it comes to managing ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. I often remind my patients that their emotional health is just as important as...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What I Wish People Understood About Life With Ulcerative ColitisThis year’s World IBD Day really made me think about what I think is the most important thing to talk about on awareness days such as it. I have shared...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Combating UC Fatigue Without CaffeinePresently, I have a love-hate relationship with caffeine... Growing up in a South Asian family where tea time is a cultural norm, I began drinking caffeinated beverages from an early...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Building a Strong Relationship While Crohn’s Tore Me DownMy boyfriend of 5 years and I will be getting engaged this year. Why did it take so long for us to commit, you might ask? We can thank Crohn’s for that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Gluten-Free Apple PieIn 2013, I went gluten-free to help with my Crohn's symptoms and it changed my life. I am not here to preach about a gluten-free diet, rather I am here...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
UC Travel Story: Dis-Ease in "The Big Easy"The “Big Easy” (more formally known as New Orleans, Lousiana) proudly proclaims, “Let the Good Times Roll!” But could someone with IBD survive and thrive in the “Big Easy” experience?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Elimination DietsElimination diets involve eliminating certain foods from your diet while tracking how these changes impact your health. One element that can help you assess the effectiveness of your elimination diet...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Mental Fatigue of Living with IBDWhen I first began experiencing symptoms of IBD, I was distraught. Not only was I sicker than sick, but I was fatigued in a way that I had never experienced...Reactions0reactionsComments5 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
Crohn's Pain: Going From Warrior to WearyWhen I was first diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, my threshold for pain was pretty impressive. Growing up, I was never sick a day in my life and I grew up...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Turkey, Spinach, & Potato SoupThis soup recipe is one of my absolute favorites for several reasons. Most importantly, it is full of lean protein, vitamins, and nutrients, which help maintain a healthy diet. Also...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Celebrate World Ostomy Day!October 2 is World Ostomy Day! In honor of this day, we've put together some tips to help celebrate and share. Whether you have an ostomy, are thinking about getting...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How To Power Through Gotta-Go Moments With Combat BreathingAnother morning spent too long in the bathroom. Now I’m running late for work. IBD sufferers are familiar with the pains of too much time spent "bonding" with the commode...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
We’re Not “Fussy Eaters"!I hate being thought of as a fussy eater. I really don’t think I am, but of course, IBD often dictates what we can and can’t tolerate. Even more annoying...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
What Is Fecal Transplantation for Ulcerative Colitis?Fecal transplants, or fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), is a type of treatment for many conditions. In FMT, healthy stool from a donor is transferred into the colon of an unwell...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Caregiver Needs Often Take a BackseatMy husband has spent over 16 years being a caregiver. His son started showing symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) at 3 months old, yet it took until the age...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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
