Changing Crohn's Medicines, Again.It has been 12 years since I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. And within those 12 years, I have tried many medications, some being: mesalamine, Remicade, Entyvio, Humira, Stelara, azathioprine...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Getting Out of Your Rut and Into a Groove With IBDIf there is one thing we can always count on with Crohn's disease, it is its unpredictability. We can be cruising along, doing our thing, enjoying life when BAM! A flare...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Healing Whole-Carrot and Ginger SoupThis recipe is for those who struggle to find something to eat during a flare that won't upset your stomach. It is AIP (autoimmune paleo), gluten-free, SCD (specific carbohydrate diet), and...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Cinnamon Bun Oatmeal BakeIt's true, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But, for many IBD patients, breakfast can be dicey. It can upset their stomach, lead to urgency and frequency...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
How Crohn's Birthed My Inner Self-advocateMy IBD diagnostic journey took several years longer than it should have. I started showing consistent symptoms in the fall of 2009, and wasn't correctly diagnosed until early 2016. During...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It's Back: Another Painful UC FlareThe pain is back. Like a jackhammer in my gut, I feel the pulsating, rippling high-tide of pain throbbing throughout my belly. As I draft these words, I sit hunched...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
"You Didn't Fail Those Medications, They Failed You."I recently was giving an oral medical history to a new medical provider. This past fall, I was diagnosed with asthma, and I had been seeing a pulmonologist to manage...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Does Your Diet Feel Extremely Limited?As a certified health coach, I work with a number of individuals who suffer from Crohn's and UC. While most of our work together involves identifying a diet and lifestyle that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Vegetarian LasagnaLasagna is one of those go-to comfort food meals that just hits you in the heart. But, if you aren't careful, it can definitely hit you in the gut, too! ...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Injured, Not Able to Wipe, and Cursing my Crohn'sAs an IBD advocate, I talk all the time about how this is far more than just a pooping disease. As anyone with IBD knows, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Important Questions to Ask Your GI Prior to a ColonoscopyColonoscopies and living with IBD go together like milk and cookies – you cannot have one without the other. It is highly likely that as a Crohn's or UC patient...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Blueberry Hemp SmoothieSince going gluten-free to improve my Crohn's symptoms in 2013, I knew my traditional grab-and-go breakfasts comprised of bagels and muffins had to drastically change. Gone were the days of buying...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding an Outlet When Struggling With Ulcerative ColitisLiving with ulcerative colitis can be difficult, requiring constant attention. After being diagnosed, I felt that my life had been upended. I struggled to find ways to cope and often...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My IBD Glossary for the Newly DiagnosedIt is a pretty scary time when you start having symptoms that you cannot figure out or understand. It's sometimes even scarier having to go see a doctor, or even...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Slow Cooker Turkey ChiliUsing the slow cooker is one of my favorite home-cooking hacks since you can simply add your ingredients, set it, and forget it until you have a delicious meal several...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation?People whose inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is in remission can still experience gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. These symptoms may include an inability to control their bowels, known as fecal incontinence. Constipation...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Stepping on the Scale: How IBD Has Impacted My Weight and Body ImageThere are many routine questions asked at my doctor's check-ups and one of those is always: How much do you weigh? My relationship with my weight has always been a...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Carne Asada Rice BowlIt's no secret that as Crohn's and ulcerative colitis patients, we tend to fall into the "borderline anemic" category due to malabsorption of iron, thus leaving us feeling fatigued and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Giving In to a Craving… and Paying the Cost in the BathroomI will admit, I have an addiction. It's a good addiction. I promise. I am addicted to coffee. I really love it, and have acquired such a craving for it. I know...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
When You Fail a Medicine... AgainFailing a medication is always a hard blow to deal with. When you first try a new drug, you think that this could finally be it. This medication can finally be the...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
