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…
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…
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…
Heartburn is something I have wrestled with since high school. I could go through a bottle of Tums in one week, easily. The burning and discomfort of stomach acid throwing a wild party in my esophagus became a norm I had to deal with every…
Diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease at 21 years old back in 2011, shook and rattled me to my core. I was a healthy, robust classical dancer who had never broken a bone, stayed in a hospital or dealt with any sort of sickness. …
Isn’t it depressing when you wash your hair in the shower and globs, or in my case, chunks of hair fall out? There is nothing worse than seeing your luscious locks circle down the drain, never to be seen again. When you’re…
Chronic Illness is taxing on not only the person suffering but on everyone else that loves and cares for that person. Family, spouses, friends, coworkers and beyond, all undergo stress when you are hurting. But the person who gets hit the hardest sometimes is…
If you suffer from Crohn’s Disease or any sort of Inflammatory Bowel Disease like Ulcerative Colitis, leaving your home can be quite the production—not to mention anxiety filled. The best way to lower your stress levels is by planning ahead and being…
Their slogan says it all: The Squatty Potty will make your bad poops good and your good poops great. Giggling. I love their marketing, its cheeky, funny and their YouTube video: “Unicorns Poop Ice Cream?” is a knee-slapper. CHECK IT OUT…
Waking up in the middle of the night drowning in your own ocean of glistening sweat is never the best way to wake up—I’d prefer breakfast in bed, or that moment your alarm goes off and you realize it’s a mistake…
