Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis and any form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is widely misunderstood due to lack of awareness. There are so many aspects to IBD that most are unaware of. And since May 19th was World IBD Day, I have collaborated…
Living with a Chronic Illness, like Crohn’s Disease in my personal case, is hard enough just with the physical symptoms that arise day to day. It’s like trying to keep your head above water in the middle of a frightening storm…
World IBD Day is on May 19, so in lieu of spreading awareness, I thought it would be great to talk about ways you can help someone with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. That’s right, if you have Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Microscopic Colitis…
The Crohn’s Disease journey is hard, to say the least. And if you have Ulcerative Colitis or any form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, I know you understand what I mean. Chronic Illness is not for the faint of heart. It is exhausting…
I know, I know. Having to unleash the beast in a Public Restroom is never the most fun thing to do. And better yet, if you suffer from an inflammatory Bowel Disease like Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis, using a Public Restroom during a…
If you have Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis or any other form of IBD, we all know and understand the nuisance of chronic constipation. You have the urge to go, yet nothing comes out and the constant straining can lead to a lovely host…
If you suffer from Inflammatory Bowel Disease such as Crohn’s Disease (like me), Ulcerative Colitis or any other form of this unpleasant illness; even if you have IBS, this life-hack will be of tremendous service! Yup, I know. You tend to spend…
Oh, the dreaded chore of going grocery shopping while in a flare up with Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, IBS or any form of IBD! Hopefully you have a caregiver that can grab your weekly groceries for you when you’re in a severe…
Having Inflammatory Bowel Disease, like Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis, can really make you want to crawl into a hole during the Holidays. With so many gatherings that involve socializing and food, those of us with IBD can become extremely overwhelmed and plagued…
Do you feel like you are coasting through life with your horrible Crohn’s Disease symptoms? Are you in constant pain, always bleeding, running to the bathroom, dealing with anxiety, feeling run-down, battling depression? That was me, before I found Celery Juice. I was…
Oh Prednisone. Thank you for zapping away my inflammation but man, you really know how to give a girl some sleepless nights. Prednisone has some hairy side effects such as swelling of joints (for me it’s my knees), racing heart-rate, mood-swings…
The sun’s rays slipped through the rainy clouds this morning faintly illuminating my room as I awoke with tired eyes. A puffy, exhausted face greeted me from the bathroom mirror as I began my morning routine. My face was round as the moon, my…
Traveling can be a stressful endeavor if you have Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis or any form of IBD. The thought of going somewhere unknown where you don’t know what foods will be offered and where bathrooms will be located can cause anxiety…
Whether you are on Remicade, Entyvio, starting Stelara or any other biologic, infusion day can be a bit stressful, especially if you are in the middle of a flare. Getting to the Infusion Center itself can be quite the challenge, and when you’re…
*Written 1/13/2016 The great burst of 365 days which we have packed into the word year, catapults out and beyond ourselves with such colossal acceleration that it is a wonder if we can catch a glimpse of its silhouette. It seems as though…
