What I Eat When I’m Flaring
Brace yourselves. We are headed into controversial territory. Before I dive into this blog post it is important to know that the cause for Inflammatory Bowel Disease is unknown. No…
Read moreIs Stress Making Your Inflammatory Bowel Disease Worse?
Is there a link between stress and Inflammatory Bowel Disease? How? Why? What do we do about it? Although stress levels do not cause IBD it certainly impacts the aggression…
Read moreAlmond Crusted Salmon with Lemon Asparagus
Calling all omegas! This dish is flaky, nutty, and bright. I love making this during the weeknights. Fish cooks fast so it’s a great way to eat healthy and still…
Read moreHow Do I Know if I’m in Remission?
When we are diagnosed with any disease we hear the word ‘remission’ with envy. It generally refers to the period of time where your disease is not showing signs or symptoms. Ya know,…
Read moreQuestions to Ask a Friend with a Chronic Illness
This post is for friends, boyfriends, girlfriends, family, and anyone close to those with a chronic illness. Lately I’ve been discovering articles on things not to say to someone with Crohn’s,…
Read moreWorkouts for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Hello, loves! Something special is in this blog post today. I really want to share with you a guest post by Maggie Downie, owner and Pilates Instructor of Personal Euphoria in…
Read moreWorld IBD Day is Today!
May 19th is World IBD Day. Each year on this date about 35 countries gather to collectively raise awareness for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Purple is the symbolic color of Crohn’s and ulcerative…
Read moreWhy I Love My Disease
Happy 2 year anniversary to my inflamed colon. March 22nd 2013 I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. WOW. I had to double check the year because I can’t believe how fast 2…
Read more8 IBD Foods for Malnutrition
Many patients with inflammatory bowel diseases; Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis, are prone to protein-calorie malnutrition and nutrient/mineral deficiencies. Most of the time this is due to malabsorption – when you’re…
Read moreA Letter From My Colon
Dear Laura, What’s up!? It’s your colon. Since you’re in remission I’m kind of bored, so I am writing to you to express my gratitude and share some stories. I…
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