Getting Out of Your Rut and Into a Groove With IBD...If there is one thing we can always count on with Crohn's disease, it is its unpredictability. We can be cruising along, doing...reactionscomments
My Healing Whole-Carrot and Ginger Soup...This recipe is for those who struggle to find something to eat during a flare that won't upset your stomach. It is AIP...reactions3comments
Cinnamon Bun Oatmeal Bake...It's true, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But, for many IBD patients, breakfast can be dicey. It can...reactions4comments
How Crohn's Birthed My Inner Self-advocate...My IBD diagnostic journey took several years longer than it should have. I started showing consistent symptoms in the fall of 2009...reactionscomments
Hoping For Remission...I've been prone to watery diarrhea most of my life, but it started becoming a real problem in 2013 when I lost...reactions7comments
Perimenopause and IBD: Just Another Setback?...Mood swings. Hot flashes. Night sweats. Difficulty sleeping. Constant fatigue. Desert-dry conditions in the nether regions. Doesn't this sound like I'm just...reactions2comments
Should All Patients With IBD See a Dietitian?...Navigating diet with Crohn's or ulcerative colitis can be a real minefield. There's only so much we can learn from food diaries...reactions1comment
"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...reactions5comments
Difficult Aspects of Life with UC...Living with an invisible, chronic disease like ulcerative colitis is no picnic. I am sure those of you reading this who suffer...reactions12comments
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...reactionscomments
Vegetarian Lasagna...Lasagna is one of those go-to comfort food meals that just hits you in the heart. But, if you aren't careful, it...reactionscomments
Important Questions to Ask Your GI Prior to a Colonoscopy...Colonoscopies and living with IBD go together like milk and cookies – you cannot have one without the other. It is highly...reactions2comments
Blueberry Hemp Smoothie...Since 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...reactionscomments
With Crohn's, Healing Is Not Linear...Recently, I wrote an article updating my current health and it was not good. I had been on the upward trajectory for about...reactions13comments
"Sorry, I Can't Make It…" Blame It on the Crohn's...We've all heard of "FOMO" – fear of missing out – especially when we see others enjoying their care-free life while we...reactions4comments
I have Crohn's. Does my daughter also?...My daughter Arabella is only 4 years old; she only just had her birthday 2 weeks ago. Since she was barely 2...reactions1comment
We Need To Look Out For The Kids...Although I am not a parent impacted by Inflammatory Bowel Disease, I was a child with Ulcerative Colitis. Looking back on my...reactions2comments
Low Numbers...When you spend over a year in the hospital, you start to get used to the routines. I always knew when there...reactions1comment
My Switch to a Bidet for IBD...I live with Crohn's disease. And, on a typical day, I have 2-4 bowel movements, each requiring a couple of wipes at...reactions9comments
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili...Using the slow cooker is one of my favorite home-cooking hacks since you can simply add your ingredients, set it, and forget...reactionscomments
