A New Diagnosis of Crohn's or UC: Advice From OthersReceiving the news of a digestive disorder can seem like, well, a punch in the gut. It can feel overwhelming to think...reactions1comment
Balsamic Chicken Lettuce WrapsThese wraps are perfect for lunch or dinner and are great to make ahead and then just assemble when you want to...reactionscomments
Has Crohn’s Disease Robbed Us From Starting a Family Naturally?During my first in-person appointment in over seven months, I asked my PCP about seeing a reproductive endocrinologist. You know, to dot...reactions3comments
Crohn's Disease FatigueI can feel it coming, a mile away. It starts slow, a nagging reminder in my back and up through my neck...reactions42comments
Crohn's vs. Your DreamsIt’s hard when you watch time pass you by while you are incapacitated and feeling sick in bed from a Crohn’s flare...reactions6comments
Surviving the Holidays with Crohn's or ColitisThe holiday season is upon us, and regardless of the holidays you and your family celebrate one thing is for sure –...reactions7comments
Should You Join A Support Group?I once joined a Crohn’s and colitis support group. A wide range of individuals attended each week. The ailments they spoke about...reactions1comment
Why getting a flu shot is so important when you have IBDIt's that time of year when everyone starts talking about flu season and sharing flu shot selfies, but this year, much like...reactions2comments
Instant Pot Pulled ChickenIn a hurry? Cook in your Instant Pot! Not so much & just want to slow cook or bake your chicken in...reactionscomments
Why Love & Touch Matter - Even When It Isn't SexWhy love and touch matters in intimacy - even when it isn’t sex. Recently, I wrote about why touch, self-talk, and affection...reactions5comments
Certain SmellsThere are certain smells that trigger different emotions. As you all know, I spent over one year in the hospital dues to complications...reactions5comments
3 Alternative Therapies that Helped my Severe Rectal InflammationIn the past, I have suffered from horrible inflammation in my rectum. I always felt like it was engorged, inflamed, and just...reactions2comments
My Flare-Friendly Potato SaladEveryone loves potatoes and I'm thankful they're one of my belly-friendly foods. I used to love potato salad in particular on a...reactions2comments
We All Need Some Sort Of OutletWhen I was in the hospital in 2002, for my second surgery in two years, I coped by writing poetry. Doctors would...reactions1comment
Beyond Exhaustion: How Life Changes with FatigueFatigue: It’s not "just being tired," and it's an experience that individuals living with a chronic health condition like Crohn's and ulcerative...reactions11comments
5 Holistic Practices I do for Crohn’sIt wasn’t until about four years after being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease that I became interested in approaching treatment holistically. For the...reactions6comments
Should Everyone With Crohn’s or UC Ditch the Fiber?So today I wanted to talk about another nutrition topic and that is fiber. Now if you have IBD, then you're probably...reactions8comments
Alienation and MisunderstandingWhen you have IBD, a feeling of alienation is often incredibly potent, since far too often our condition is grossly misunderstood. This is...reactions19comments
Crohn's Disease and Communication PlansIn the age of technology, many of us find our patient communities and support centers online, via social media, apps used to...reactions6comments
Cauliflower PieThis wonderful dish is calm on the stomach. If the pine nuts worry you, you don't have to use them. It is...reactionscomments
