I spent 16 months on Remicade, 4.5 years on Entyvio, and 7 months on Stelara to help manage my symptoms of ulcerative colitis. One by one, each of these biologic drugs failed me. Nowadays, after quite the healing journey, I’m
I waited 6 months to share this update about my healing journey… and here we are! 🙂 I share all the details – from begging my GI doctor for medications to being completely medication-free months later. LISTEN HERE When I
A persona account of taking VSL#3 for ulcerative colitis. Plus, read on for a VLS#3 review and discount!
IBD folks, before you bite my head off, hear me out… LISTEN HERE This was a HARD lesson for me to learn… and, boy, I wanted it to be the food so, so, sooooo badly. If
If you’re curious about the Bean Protocol, this episode is for you! I cover what it’s all about and answer some frequently asked questions. Basically, I get right to it with Bean Protocol FAQs! I’ve done the Bean Protocol for
“One day you will tell your story of how you overcame what you went through and it will be someone else’s survival guide.” – Brene Brown When my struggles with ulcerative colitis began, I was scared to share all
I recently tried the Elemental Diet to help ease the symptoms of my Ulcerative Colitis. I’ll start by saying I’m very glad I gave it a try. And, because I know many people struggle with gut health issues, I wanted
But there’s also a kind of beauty in it too.⠀ ⠀ We don’t want pain. We try to mask it with medication, distraction, etc., but the healing process is still happening and our body, whether we feel it fully or
I’m an Enneagram 3. And that means I’m an achiever, so I’m always ‘doing’. In addition, I have a chronic autoimmune disease (ulcerative colitis), and if you or someone you know has one as well, then you know how important
This post is sponsored by Project Baseline by Verily, but opinions are my own. One of the most pivotal moments in my journey with Ulcerative Colitis was something my (beloved) gastroenterologist said to me. I had been struggling with Ulcerative Colitis for more than 5
This post is sponsored by Project Baseline by Verily, but opinions are my own. Before I share what actually put me into remission, I want to acknowledge what’s happening in the world right now with the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s been
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation New England Chapter’s in-home fundraiser, A Night In for the Cure, is coming up later this week, and I would love, love, LOVE for you to attend! Tune in (virtually) on August 20th at 8pm
I wanted to pop on here today and talk about my gross Entyvio cough and how I got rid of it. I have ulcerative colitis and have been taking Entyvio for years now, so I always wonder if the cough
Support now, party later! The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation New England Chapter’s signature fundraiser, A Night in White for the Cure, will be on August 6. Even though the event is postponed, the organization still needs your support now to
This year, amidst all the isolation and Zooming, I accepted the honor to serve as the Rising Community Leader in IBD for the New England Chapter of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. I am extremely humbled at this opportunity to work alongside emerging
