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5 Tips to Conquer the 2020 Holiday Season
This is a revamp of last years Holiday Tips for IBD post I did. This year is strange and different, but as we enter the holiday season there are things we can do to make it out flare free! Here are 5 tips to conquer the 2020 Holiday Season! Last year, I wrote a post for the…
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I Am Not A Pre-Existing Condition
I am not a pre-existing condition. I happen to just be a woman who has one. And here are my thoughts about what’s happening in my world. Tuesday is a big day for us in America. I’m not going to be political here, but I hope that big changes are on the way for us and I…
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Food on My Mind: The Anti Inflammatory Diet and Eating for Your Blood-Type
It’s time to make some changes! Since I’ve moved to California, I haven’t been eating the best. I have wanted to try new places, been trying to settle into a routine, and just being lazy. I haven’t felt sick at all, but I have noticed changes in my skin. Mainly an increase in acne, which could be…
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Strengthening Hope
The Autoimmune Sisters’ theme for September was Hope. I didn’t know what direction I wanted to take when I was looking for inspiration to write this article for them (see it here). But, after a while, it came to me after reading a few posts on the internet. With everything going on, I think it’s time we…
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Colonoscopy Prep and Day Tips
Colonoscopy prep here we go! I am writing this for you as I am currently starting my colonoscopy prep for my first colonoscopy in 2.5 years! As much as I’ve liked the time away from the procedure, the reality for me is that they will be becoming more frequent. I’m approaching 10 years with IBD which increases…
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Remember that Gratitude Practice?
Gratitude practice? Oh that one I told myself I was starting at the beginning of the year? Yeah, it’s been rough. I made a goal for myself in the beginning of 2020 to start a gratitude journal. I had A LOT of changes coming this year, I mean, I started a brand new job, had to train…
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Gathering Your Medical Team
Get ready to gather your medical team! Finding the right doctors can be tough. And when you move and are forced to leave doctors you love, it is even harder. Maybe you are newly diagnosed and have NO IDEA where to start when it comes to doctors. Or maybe you just aren’t happy with your current team.…
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From MA to CA! Moving Tips for People with IBD
Moving tips for people with IBD I know I haven’t been active here, but it is because I just moved across the country! Moving, no matter how far, can cause some unwanted stress and symptoms for IBD, but I was fortunate enough to curb those. Over the next few posts, I’ll give you some tips on keeping…
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4 Ways to Curb Stress
Let’s talk about stress real quick. It is something everyone deals with and manages differently. No one can make it through life without stress. But stress can take a toll on those of us with IBD and can have an effect that goes well beyond our mental wellness. I’ve talked about my struggle with anxiety, which is…
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Updates!
I wanted to give you all some updates on what’s going on! It’s been a crazy few weeks for me, even while being stuck at home during quarantine. And now, I am back at training for my new job for another 6 weeks. The last couple weeks I was home, I was able to venture out a…
