7 Ways to Spot a Fake Cure or Treatment

How to Spot a Snake Oil Salesman The internet is a great place to find information on pretty much anything you want to learn about. It is also a great tool in connecting people. I absolutely love all the benefits I have gotten from the internet through the years. But like anything, the internet also has its flaws. For example, anyone…

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Baby Ninja’s Birth Story, Part Three: The Whole 9 Months

The Whole 9 Months READ PART ONE HERE READ PART TWO HERE INTRODUCTION: This is the PART THREE in a series of blog posts about my pregnancy and birth experience with a j-pouch. Please keep in mind that I’m not a healthcare professional (read my disclaimer for details). I cannot advise you on your medical care. I only write these…

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Complications of Crohn’s Disease

Complications of Crohn’s Disease (and How to Spot Them) Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease is an adventure all by itself. You never know from one day to the next how your day is going to go or what surprises await you. I thought it might be helpful, particularly for new patients, if I wrote a two-part series of complications that can…

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