5 Tips to Survive the Summer with IBD

Well, we’ve finally gotten into the summer months and for most people it’s a time to party and have fun. For many with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease, it can be somewhat of a hassle. Your risk for dehydration goes up, and you have to deal with the stress of travel. Summertime has long been associated with vacationing and…

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How the Luxe Bidet Neo 185 Saved my Bum

Luxe Bidet Neo 185 DISCLAIMER: I was given the Luxe Bidet Neo185 to review through the Chronic Illness Bloggers Network. Although the product was a gift, all opinions in this review remain my own and I was in no way influenced by any of the companies. I will always give you an open, honest review of the product. Remember, any products listed on…

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Patient-Driven Research. What!?

If you’re like me, when you think about research, you think of doctors and scientists that are higher up in the hierarchy of life who come up with the areas of research, conduct the studies and then come back and inform us of the results. Very disconnected. Oftentimes I feel like an outsider looking in. At least there’s research…

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Double, Double, Toilet Trouble…

I am sharing a video that is EXCLUSIVELY for readers of my blog. I wrote this poem on a whim after reciting a few verses to my husband. He fell in love with it instantly and I was inspired to turn it into a (non-animated) video. It’s illustrated, but not animated.  DISCLAIMER: I have suffered with Ulcerative Colitis for…

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