Spotlight

Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...

“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to better management of my symptoms (and I could...

Navigating life with Crohn's or colitis can sometimes be scary or confusing, especially when going through it alone. After hearing those words – “you have inflammatory bowel disease” – it’s...

This month we'll be focusing on sharing personal stories from our community members and patient advocates, as well as sharing resources to help those of you living with Crohn's disease...

During Invisible Illness Awareness Week, we want to recognize and shed light on all those affected by an illness that may go unnoticed despite the major impact your illness has...

National Ostomy Awareness Day is on Saturday, October 3. The United Ostomy Associations of America is celebrating with the theme: "Ostomies are Life-Savers." Do you agree? What's your experience been?...

The holidays are a time of increased stress for everyone but it can be even worse for those living with IBD and other chronic illnesses. Between the stress of traveling...

For a long time, we said mental health happens in the mind and the body is just along for the ride. People who've experienced stress, anxiety, depression, or even minor...

Self-care might sound like a buzzword, but in the face of pandemics and natural disasters, it’s downright necessary. There is a fine balance between protecting your physical health and guarding...

In honor of Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week (December 1-7, 2019), we're raising awareness all month long! While raising awareness for Crohn's and colitis is vitally important no matter what...

Each May, we take time to remind ourselves to care for our mental health. This year, the idea of physical vs. mental health is on our minds. Mental Health Month...

Many living with IBD find it challenging to maintain relationships with others because they “just don’t get it.” The pain and fatigue of IBD is invisible and those not living...

In 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...

We know IBD isn't all in your head but when others can't see your pain, fatigue, or other effects of IBD, it can be difficult for them to understand. Sometimes...

Though IBD can have a major impact on your daily life, it often goes unnoticed because, in addition to being a chronic illness, IBD is an invisible one! This month...

There are so many positives to practicing yoga. For me, short-term it changes my mood, my level of anxiety and relaxation and it seems to actually help calm down my...

We know from our community members that IBD brings with it a host of unexpected symptoms - everything from inflammation to fever to fatigue - and that pain is one...

Though each person living with IBD has a unique experience on everything from treatment to the day to day of IBD, we are also stronger together! This month we're focusing...

Summer is in full swing and you know what that means - travel! Chronic illnesses like IBD bring a whole new set of trials to travel, whether it's just across...

June marks the start of summer so this month, we'll be talking about weather, seasonal changes, and how all of these things affect your IBD. Do you notice a change...