"Nice Cream" SundaeThe banana is truly a magical food. It is so versatile, portable, nutrient-rich, and is still gentle on our stomachs. For many Crohn's...reactionscomments
When Your Friends Give You Stay At Home OrdersI fully confess that lately, in order to avoid thinking about the decline of my own health, I've been doing something I...reactionscomments
Thriving with Crohn's DiseaseSeven years ago, I was not sure about anything. I’d been debilitatingly ill for a while already, with no answers and no...reactions3comments
One Simple Act That Can Potentially Help Your Crohn’s SymptomsSome days are better than others when living with Crohn’s. Perhaps we ate something that didn’t agree with our digestive system or...reactions5comments
Five Trigger Foods You Might Want To Avoid With Crohn's DiseaseDiet is a tricky subject. No two Crohn’s patients are identical. A food one patient can tolerate, another might find troublesome. What...reactions1comment
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help...reactionscomments
My Life as a Restroom CriticThirty-plus years as an IBD sufferer, and I can't even begin to tell you how many public restrooms I've experienced. Actually, any...reactionscomments
Disability StigmaI recently ran across a post by a young woman who was told to “just apply for disability,” in response to her...reactionscomments
How IBD Has Impacted My TeethIs it just me, or are toothaches just the absolute worst? I have experienced so much pain with my IBD. But then...reactions6comments
Grieving Comorbidities With IBDIt seems that every time I go to a doctor or new specialist, I end up walking out with a handful of...reactionscomments
When Your Own Family Cares to Know Nothing About Crohn’s DiseaseUnfortunately, I know I am not the only one that experiences this, but how disheartening is it to know that your own...reactions9comments
Prepping for a Colonoscopy as a MomIf you have IBD, you are probably all too familiar with the "dreaded" colonoscopy. I put "dreaded" in quotes because I actually...reactionscomments
Vegan Berry and Turmeric Smoothie (Dairy-Free, Low FODMAP)Today I'm back with another smoothie recipe. Smoothies are a great idea if you want to try and increase your fruit and...reactions2comments
A Brain-Dump On New Year's With Chronic IllnessIt’s hard not to get the New Year’s blues when everyone around you appears to be moving forward with life. I see...reactionscomments
The Family Bathroom... Lessons from the StallYou know the feeling. You must find a restroom, now. Except, you’re not alone. You have a little one with you -...reactionscomments
UC during an Ice StormWhat do you get when you mix an ice storm with a colitis sufferer, a loss of electricity, and the final drip-drip...reactionscomments
To Eat, or Not to Eat? That Is the QuestionPeople with inflammatory bowel disease often avoid eating certain things because they're worried about the aftermath. I stopped eating altogether. Back in...reactionscomments
Garden FrittataBack in the '90s, the slogan for eggs was "The Incredible, Edible Egg" which went along with a catchy tune to describe...reactionscomments
My Experience With Crohn's Disease & Miscarriage (Part 1)When I began writing for Health Union four years ago, I was adamant about using this platform to remove the stigma and...reactionscomments
Therapy Pet...Growing up I never had pets. My parents just didn’t allow it. I don’t think they wanted to be responsible for the...reactionscomments
