Each year on May 19, the global community comes together to observe World IBD Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). With millions of people worldwide living with conditions like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, World IBD Day serves as a vital reminder of the challenges these individuals face—and the… Continue reading Shining a Light on Inflammatory Bowel Disease: World IBD Day
Tag: gut health
World IBD Day 2024
Today, May 19th, is World IBD Day! A day to raise awareness of Inflammatory Bowel Disease and hopefully find a cure one day. There are more than 10 million people in the world suffering from IBD and many do not even know it. Patients are not typically willing to share their diagnosis with others due… Continue reading World IBD Day 2024
Trust Your Gut
As someone with IBD, I find it hard to trust my gut. By this, I don't mean trusting my instincts. I mean trusting that my gut will behave on a daily basis. One thing I have always struggled with as someone who has ulcerative colitis is the unpredictability of the disease. I could feel really… Continue reading Trust Your Gut
IBD Affects More Than the Gut
I saw a post on Instagram recently that said "Chronic illness is just as much a mental battle as a physical one." I wish this was something the chronic illness community could easily convey to others, but it just isn't that easy. Only when you are faced with the challenges a chronically ill person faces… Continue reading IBD Affects More Than the Gut
Turning Wellness into a Lifestyle 