Today, I'm so grateful for my disease and the constant struggles it has brought into my life. I'm stronger than Crohn's disease and it took going through hell for me to realize that for myself. Now I use what I have learned through the many hardships and tough lessons I've experienced throughout my life to help others find a way out of the darkness.
Diet can definitely be a four letter word. Just hearing this word can produce tremendous anxiety for some.
Frankl survived the Nazi concentration camps and fulfilled his destiny. He completed his work on Logotherapy, which focuses on the future, the meanings each person is to fulfill. These meanings can change over time. Frankl writes, "What matters, therefore, is not the meaning of life in general but rather the specific meaning of a person's life at a given moment."
“Why are you trying to lose weight when you’re already so skinny?” This is always the first question I get when I say I practice intermittent fasting. No, I’m not trying to lose weight. I'm giving my digestive system a break and practicing self-control.
I love Brené Brown. I've seen many of her talks and interviews. I host a discussion group for her podcast. She is such an inspiration. I really wanted to love this book, it just wasn't for me. Don't get me wrong, it's a great book. I was so excited to read it and have my … Continue reading Daring Greatly
What we think, we feel. Let's look at the Mind-Body Connection.
Joint pain and fatigue are common when you have IBD. It can be so hard to motivate ourselves to exercise when we are in pain and already exhausted but exercise is so important for pain relief and improving our health.
When you have IBD, you often feel like you're in a battle for the bathroom. Here are some tactics to conquer the bathroom battle.
Book review 10% Happier: How I tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works - A True Story by Dan Harris
There will always be people looking for a reason to be offended. Let them.
