Acai Smoothie BowlI am a huge fan of acai smoothie bowls. They are fresh, delicious, easy to digest, and packed with essential nutrients. Also, they're fun to create since you can mix and...reactionscomments
Steps to Loving Yourself MoreI recently wrote an article about the one relationship that is affected most by IBD, and that is the relationship we have with ourselves... Between constant battles with fatigue and...reactionscomments
The Benefits Of Crohn's Surgery Involving StrictureplastyI wrote an earlier blog post about an intestinal resection, a common type of surgical procedure for Crohn’s disease that I had many years ago. That post seemed to attract...reactions1comment
The Time Has Come... To Change My Diet.Ever since I could remember, I thought that inflammatory bowel disease caused people to only lose weight. I remember being 160 pounds, on major doses of prednisone, and thinking, “After I...reactionscomments
What If We Changed the Conversation About Crohn’s?I have been living with Crohn's disease since 2009 and working with those in the IBD community since 2018. During this time, I have seen and heard a lot of the...reactionscomments
I Have Crohn’s and I Want KidsIf you haven’t read my previous article, click here. In that post, I discuss my serious relationship and our desire to start a family. I ended with the question that tends...reactionscomments
Low Residue Herb-Marinated Tuna Steak and SpaghettiI love a good tuna steak. It’s a great source of protein and it’s lean, so it’s healthy too! I try to cook with fish two to three times a...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
What If I Don’t Want to Rest?!I HATE resting. I have never been very good at it. It always feels like there’s so much to do! Work needs doing, my daily exercise to help fibromyalgia pain...reactionscomments
Do Acid Reducers Increase the Risk of IBD?You may have heard of a link between using stomach acid reducers and flares of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Several different studies have looked into this question, and results have...reactionscomments
Turmeric: A Natural Anti-Inflammatory Agent?"Can anyone offer 'natural alternative' suggestions for someone living with ulcerative colitis?" As I was scanning social media one evening, I noticed this question posed by someone on my newsfeed...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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. I have shared my story so...reactions2comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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?...reactionscomments