IBD Awareness Week Dec 1-7
It’s heeeeere! Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week Dec 1-7th This is the week where Inflammatory Bowel Disease takes the spotlight to make us #IBDVisible. Inflammatory Bowel Disease advocates are all…
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 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 moreGifts for People with Crohn’s and Colitis
As the holiday season approaches it’s only fitting to supply a list of what to get your loved one. Your loved one with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Sure, you can get…
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…
Read moreExercise and Ulcerative Colitis
Lately I’ve been told people are surprised to hear I CrossFit with ulcerative colitis. Actually, many friends and acquaintances are shocked I CrossFit regardless of my disease. Haha! If you know me, you know…
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