Mental Health and Self CareMental Health isn't just supposed to be talked about a few times throughout the year on the National Awareness Days, its for every single day but those days are meant... By Krystal Miller2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
9 Life Hacks for Living With a FistulaAround 2 years ago I experienced one of the worst periods of my life: I had a fistula. If you haven't heard of them, then you're incredibly lucky. They're thought... By Jenna Farmer2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
You're More Than Just a NumberStatistics. Numbers. Research studies. When battling inflammatory bowel disease, it's easy to feel like you're just another number. A patient, but not a person. It's an isolating condition, even when... By Natalie Hayden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
When I See Pharma CommercialsWe see commercials for pharmaceutical drugs and treatments all the time now, but they don't seem to understand what it's really like to live with a chronic illness.I’m not sure... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Getting Intimate With an OstomyResuming a normal sex life after surgery can be intimidating for both you and your partner. After the intensive surgery that your body has been put through, it’s normal to... By BrittenC4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It's Okay Not to Be OkayOne thing I absolutely love to talk about is mental health. Whether it's on my blog, Chronically Strong, my social media and other outlets, or in person. I genuinely think that... By Shawn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
2018 Goals for Self-CareIt's important to be able to recognize when you need to breathe, take a moment, perhaps step back and get a clearer picture of things and figuratively hit "reset" when... By Kelly J.4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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 blogged about alcohol and IBD. A lot of... By Jenna Farmer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
New Year, New Tools: 5 Integrative Health Resources to Explore in 2018A new year has arrived yet again. Resolutions are set (and underway), intentions are made (and in progress) and you're waiting to see what the rest of this year has... By Courtney Maiorino5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Weird Symptoms: Pyoderma GangrenosumMany of us know that Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis can come with extraintestinal manifestations. In fact, one of the things I know many IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) patients wish... By Marisa Lauren Troy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments40 comments
The Long Road to IBD DiagnosisIn our recent 2017 IBD In America survey, the community told us that getting a diagnosis can be difficult! 62% of respondents needed over 5 office visits before they received... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBD Awareness Month Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the IBD Awareness Month Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED... By SusanHU9 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Give Yourself Permission to LiveSo, you’re living with Crohn’s Disease, a chronic illness that plagues your life with stomach pains, exhaustion, strict diets, and urgent trips to the bathroom. Each day is a new... By BrittenC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
5 Ways to Use Social Media to Your AdvantageSocial media runs the world when it comes to the way we communicate, learn about news and express ourselves. While it often gets a bad rap for being all-consuming and... By Natalie Hayden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
New Years Resolutions: Setting Myself Up with Goals or Disappointment?I am a person who always gets excited for a new year. It signifies a fresh start for me. A chance to do things a little differently, hopefully accomplish more... By Marisa Lauren Troy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Holidays Are For Healthcare Providers, TooHappy holidays everyone; it's insane how fast 2017 passed by. In honor of the holidays and December being my 3 year anniversary with my GI, I decided to make holiday... By Shawn4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Sometimes, I Really Miss WineIt's Christmas. Well... almost. In fact, alcohol consumption tends to be highest in the weeks leading up to it than the day itself. Work party? Family reunion? Friends you haven't... By Jenna Farmer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Not All Holidays are Created EqualFor many people, holidays are a point of struggle. Memories, sometimes even flashbacks of hospital visits, can linger, blocking good holiday cheer. We sometimes fear that we may land in... By Kelly J.2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Looming Fear of the Next FlareWhen's it going to happen next? Oh, you know what I'm talking about. That moment when your inflammatory bowel disease randomly, haphazardly, decides to interrupt your day and your life... By Natalie Hayden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Nutrition is Different for Everyone with IBDWhen people first ask me to explain how my Crohn's disease affects me, there are a lot of questions related to diet that follow. I have my own "elevator speech"... By Kelly J.3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments