Cold vs. Hot Water: Turning Up the Heat on Digestion"Do you want to put your water in the fridge?" Dad posed this question as he handed me a freshly-filled water flask...reactions2comments
Vitamin D Levels and Crohn’s DiseaseMcGill University conducted a study in 2010 that suggested vitamin D can counter the deleterious effects of Crohn's disease. As Dr. White...reactions2comments
IBDers and SaltMost of us have heard that excessive salt in our diets is not good for us. It can lead to spikes in...reactions2comments
Milk and IBD: Friend or Foe?One of the most frustrating things about life with inflammatory bowel disease is how it varies so much between us. I recently...reactions1comment
The Benefits of Juicing With IBDAs I've gotten older, I've become more health-conscious. Don't get me wrong. I was always interested in cutting out trigger foods and...reactionscomments
Asking About Drug Side Effects and Weighing Your OptionsMost of us would love to take a medication and never experience any side effects. Who wants to deal with a skin...reactionscomments
Do More Women With IBD Choose to Stay Childless?The decision to have a child is a difficult one for lots of prospective parents. There are a lot of questions to...reactions2comments
Packing for an IBD Hospital AdmissionAfter being lucky enough to spend a few years free of hospital admissions, I struggled with 2 back-to-back admissions over the last...reactionscomments
Recovery After Partial ColectomyI had my partial colectomy on April 10, 2014. I remember that day vividly, as it was the day that my life...reactionscomments
Travelling with IBDTravelling can be a source of anxiety at the best of times. Throw IBD into the mix and it’s a whole new...reactions2comments
Flu or Flare?It was a hot June morning when I was sitting across the table from a client at the local Panera Bread when...reactionscomments
Tips for Covering Odor and Noise in Public RestroomsI have been talking openly and honestly about having inflammatory bowel disease for years now. I guess that would make most people...reactions8comments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with inflammatory...reactionscomments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be...reactionscomments
The Anxiety of Using the Toilet in Other People’s HomesI used to experience so much anxiety when I needed to use the toilet away from home. Whether it was when I...reactions5comments
The Difference of Having a Good CaregiverI had a very difficult, complicated year in 2021. I have lived in and out of the hospital due to several health...reactionscomments
Dealing With Trapped WindOne of the most common questions I see asked in the #IBDSuperHeroes Facebook group is: "Any tips for relieving trapped wind?" Trapped...reactionscomments
Pain Management FrustrationsA little while ago I wrote an article about pain management. I will be honest and say that I am literally writing...reactions5comments
Thankful For BiologicsDespite being actively ill with other diseases, including a troubling GI diagnosis, this is the closest I’ve come to deep and clinical...reactionscomments
Consider This When Choosing Your GastroenterologistThere are many decisions that must be made when living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. From selecting an insurance carrier to...reactionscomments
