Periods and IBD
Periods and IBD Guess what time it is! It is that time of the month – we are discussing periods and IBD! Scientifically speaking, the important topic of periods and IBD has been largely unstudied. There have been a few prospective studies done that have shown some interesting results. It has been reported that 40% […]
What Does IBD Pain Feel Like?
What Does IBD Pain Feel Like? Up to 60% of IBD patients experience chronic abdominal pain which impacts their daily life. If you have IBD, you have likely experienced this pain. But exactly what does IBD pain feel like? Are there pain symptoms we all share? And what type of pain can be expected if […]
4 Helpful Tips for Staying in Pune, India
4 Helpful Tips for Staying in Pune, India In 2022 I traveled to Pune, India where I was healed from a complex stage 5 fistula. I know first hand that traveling to a new country for medical reasons is overwhelming. Especially when you are already unwell. I have spent more than 4 […]
Alternative Medical Practitioners for IBD
Alternative Medical Practitioners for IBD Alternative medical practitioners (AMP) for IBD are extensive and varied. They can help you feel supported, teach you alternative practices. And map out a healing plan that works for you. There are a range of benefits of seeing an AMP, and there are a wide range of alternative medical […]
3 Healing Book Recommendations
3 Healing Book Recommendations Do you want to know the best way to be inspired on healing IBD? Reading! There are so many amazing books out there on the topic of self healing. This is part two in a series where I share some of my favourite book recommendations. These books have inspired me, healed […]
My Healing Plan
My Healing Plan This a personal one. I am going to share with you something that changed the way I heal my body. A tactic that has helped me stay focused. And reduced the feeling over overwhelm that often comes with healing a chronic disease. I am going to share with you […]
Health Update: July 17th 2023
Health Update: July 17th 2023 This is going to be a bit of a different type of post. I have not posted anything the past three Mondays. Which is the first time I have missed any scheduled posts since I started this blog last November. The truth is that I have been very unwell. These […]
What Harms Helminths?
What Harms Helminths? There are a few foods, medications, and natural remedies that harms helminths. This week we are going to look into some items that could potentially harm, stun or kill your colony. And set back your treatment, The helminth Wiki page has an amazing, and comprehensive list of items that harms helminths […]
Food Additive Loopholes
Food Additive Loopholes If you are an educated consumer, you will probably be reading the food labels of every item that you consume. Unfortunately this may not be enough, as there are some food additive loopholes that may allow some hidden nasties to end up on your plate. What Are Food Additives? Food additives are […]
IBD and Dehydration
IBD and Dehydration Our bodies are made up of mostly water, it is essential for all life. Becoming dehydrated is a concern for everyone, but if you have IBD, your risk of dehydration may be higher. This can be due to a few factors. To better understand IBD and dehydration we will discuss My […]
IBD Book Recommendations
IBD Book Recommendations Want to know the best way to be inspired on healing IBD? Reading! There are so many amazing books out there on self healing. I am going to create a series where I recommend some of my favourite books that have inspired me. On topics ranging from IBD diets, to energy healing. […]
What If I Get Sick Again?
What If I Get Sick Again? If you have any chronic illness, you are sure to have wondered, what if I get sick again? What if I do all this work, see improvements, but they do not last forever? What if the healing does not last? Of course, it is normal to have […]
Diagnosing Crohn’s Disease: Everything You Need to Know
Diagnosing Crohn’s Disease: Everything You Need to Know Hello and welcome to the blog! We are going to share with you an overview of the process of diagnosing Crohn’s disease. We will discuss the various diagnostic procedures used, as well as my personal experience with some of them. You will most likely need a combination […]
How To: Exercising with Crohn’s Disease
How To Guide Guide: Exercising With Crohn’s Disease Hello and welcome to the blog! This article is about exercising with Crohn’s disease. Click on one of the links to learn more about the topic. Let’s learn and heal together. We will explain potential exercises that you may be able to do while in each stage […]
Tips for Managing an IBD Flare
Tips for Managing an IBD Flare Here are some tips for managing an IBD flare up that I have learnt over the past 10 years of dealing with IBD. An IBD flare can be physically painful, and mentally stressful. But there are some tips and tricks that I have found to help ease some of […]
Preparing for Helminth Therapy
Preparing for Helminth Therapy This week I am preparing my body to start helminth therapy. I am really excited about trying this therapy. I am in another flare, after only 4 months in remission. And I am ready to try something new – and this is definitely something new! **I want to add […]
Abscess and Fistula Story Part 4: DLPL Surgery
Abscess and Fistula Story Part 4: DLPL Surgery One of the worst things about IBD, is the complications that can arise as a result of the disease. When you have chronic inflammation in your gut. Strictures, abscess, and fistulas may occur. This is my story of dealing with and healing three abscesses, and a complex, […]
Look At Your Poop
Look At Your Poop Do you ever look at your poop? If you have IBD, then you should be! Monitoring your stools is a great way to gain insight into your disease. It might be a bit gross, but it can be a crucial step in gaining understanding of what is happening inside your body. […]
IBD and Cannabis – Part 2: The Negatives
IBD and Cannabis – Part 2: The Negatives Have you ever wondered if smoking weed could help you manage IBD? What are the benefits of the drug? What are the risks? I have created this two part series to take a deeper look into IBD and cannabis use. This is part two of […]
IBD and Cannabis Part One: The Positives
IBD and Cannabis Have you ever wondered if smoking weed could help you manage IBD? What are the benefits of the drug? What are the risks? I have created this two part series to take a deeper look into IBD and cannabis use. I will be the first to admit it. I have smoked […]
IBD and Sleep
IBD and Sleep Sleep is a foundation of our health. Lack of sleep has a huge range of negative health impacts on our body. So how do IBD and sleep interact? We will discuss Sleep and inflammation Sleep and the immune system Sleep and stress levels Sleep and […]
How To Deal with Someone Who is Not Supportive of Your Healing Journey
How To Deal with Someone Who is Not Supportive of Your Healing Journey Have you ever interacted with someone who is not supportive of your IBD healing journey? I know that I have. This could be a friend, partner, doctor, or anyone else in your life. Unfortunately meeting people who are not supportive is […]
My Support System
My Support System Do you have a good IBD support system? We discuss what my IBD support system looks like. Who is apart of my support system, and how they are supportive of my healing journey. If you are interested in building a support system for your own IBD healing journey. Start […]
What If I Get Sick Again?
What If I Get Sick Again? If you have any chronic illness, you are sure to have wondered, what if I get sick again? What if I do all this work, see improvements, but they do not last forever? What if the healing does not last? Of course, it is normal to have […]
Alcohol and IBD
Alcohol and IBD Let’s discuss how alcohol can affect IBD. And I share why I have given up alcohol to help manage IBD. We will discuss Is alcohol bad for IBD? My experience giving up alcohol How I feel now 9 months sober Has alcohol caused me to flare? Let’s look […]
Can IBD Heal Itself?
Can IBD Heal Itself? One of the things I wondered the most when I was first diagnosed was can IBD heal itself? The short answer to this question is no. Which of course is unfortunate news. IBD will not heal itself if you don’t make any changes. However, there are steps that we can […]
My Diagnosis
My Diagnosis I am going to share the story of my diagnosis. I will explain how I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, my emotions, and how I feel looking back. I hope this anecdotal post shows you that your experiences are valid. And that sharing my story can help you manage your own diagnosis and […]
How To: Exercising with IBD
Exercising With IBD Exercising if important for everyone. If you have IBD there may be a few extra things to consider when exercising with IBD. Let’s look into potential exercises that you may be able to do while in each stage of your healing. Please be aware that these are only suggestions, and you should […]