“The road to health is paved with good intestines.”
— Sherry A Rogers
IBD vs IBS: A Letter & A World Apart
Comparing and contrasting IBD and IBS: a look at how these two gut conditions are similar, the crucial ways they are different, and why it’s important to know which you are dealing with.
Dealing With An IBD Diagnosis: Advice From A Fellow IBD-er
Receiving a diagnosis of Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis can feel very overwhelming. Written from a patient’s point of view, this is some of what I wish I had been told when I was diagnosed with IBD 20 years ago, and what anyone who has been recently diagnosed should know now.
From Colon to Semi-Colon Part 2: Proctocolectomy
My experience of proctocolectomy surgery - why it was necessary, what happened, post-op complications and finally getting on the road to recovery.
From Colon to Semi-Colon: 1 year with an ileostomy
My personal experience of how I ended up needing emergency ileostomy surgery, and all that followed.
Ileostomy Surgery: What to expect
All you need to know when it comes to preparing for ileostomy surgery, and what to expect post-op.
The ABC of IBD
The essentials of what IBD is, what it involves, and how it is dealt with. Just the essentials - the ABCs - and a must-read for the newly diagnosed and anyone who needs a ‘crash course’ in this chronic condition.
Turmeric: The Basics
When you are searching for natural supplementation to help with IBD, you will inevitably come across turmeric, and for good reason. While it appears to be beneficial for overall health purposes, its key properties are especially useful for inflammatory conditions like IBD.
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