While Managing a Flare, Find Relief in Soothing Epsom SaltAs a public high school teacher, this past year has ranked as the most stressful one I’ve ever experienced in my 27-year...reactionscomments
My Disordered Relationship with FoodI have talked a decent amount about how much inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has impacted my relationship with food. I have learned...reactions5comments
What is TPN?You may have heard the acronym “TPN” before, but have you actually known what it stands for and what it is? Here...reactionscomments
Series Wrap-Up | How My Ulcerative Colitis Impacted My LifeThis is the final part of a series about how my ulcerative colitis impacted different parts of my life. The series has...reactionscomments
IBD Patients Share Their Experiences With ProbioticsProbiotics can be a controversial topic in the IBD community. Can they actually help conditions like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis? Well, the...reactions2comments
Explaining Infusions to my ToddlerI have been receiving medication infusions for my Crohn’s disease since the summer of 2016. At first, my infusions took place in...reactionscomments
Why Advocacy Wasn't A Choice For MeSo often I am asked why I chose to become an advocate. For me, I’m not sure it was ever a choice...reactions2comments
Crohn’s Disease Opened My Eyes to the Privilege of Being HealthyThis remission thing from Crohn’s disease is a weird state of existence, for me. While I’m not 100% healthy, by any means...reactions2comments
Fear of Losing My Current IBD TreatmentMy road to Crohn’s disease diagnosis was lengthy and frustrating. Something that, unfortunately, I know many of you can relate to. My...reactions4comments
The Tangled Web of StressStress is something that everyone deals with on a daily basis. However, as an IBD patient, the amount of stress increases due...reactionscomments
No Longer EmbarrassedBowel habits have not always been a subject I was comfortable in discussing...whether it be with family, friends or strangers. Everyone knows...reactions2comments
Meditation for Crohn’s DiseaseWhen you're in a Crohn's flare, or nervous about an upcoming procedure, mediation can be quite helpful. It generally helps me relax...reactionscomments
Excused Absence & Disclosing My Condition At Work“Patient’s medical condition demands ready, immediate access to a bathroom.” For the first time in my 27 years working as a public...reactions13comments
Breakfast of ChampionsI was never a fan of breakfast. I would just wait until lunch. I remember in high school, my teachers were always...reactionscomments
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from...reactionscomments
Explaining Your Crohn's Disease to Loved OnesUnless you walk a mile in our shoes, it is nearly impossible to know what it is like to live with Crohn’s...reactions6comments
Tips for Hitting to the Pool With Crohn’s or ColitisIt’s summertime and heading to the pool is all the rage. I live in Florida, so pool days are a way of life...reactionscomments
Access to Medications in an Opioid-Crisis EraThe United States is currently in an epidemic that is often referred to as the “opioid crisis.” This has led to a...reactions2comments
The TPN ProcessIf you missed my first article on TPN, you can find it here: "What Is TPN?" In this article, I'll talk a...reactions2comments
4 Apps I Use to Help Manage My Crohn’s DiseaseIt’s no secret that nowadays there is an app for everything! And boy is it so true. So what applications are out there for...reactions2comments
