Why You Should Visit your Doctor

Keeping in touch with your GP can add years to your life

Since the pandemic, many people have lost regular contact with their doctors, and with GP surgeries now facing long wait times and phone queues, it’s easy to let appointments slide. But as someone invested in...

Read this first before you decide

Are you wondering if you can stop taking steroids on your own? Maybe you’re feeling better and think you don’t need them anymore. I’ve been there too. But before you make that decision, it’s important to understand the risks of stopping steroids too quickly, and wh...

Taking ownership of your healing

Why you need more than just medicine

"Doctors would rather see a patient die according to the rules than recover in an unorthodox manner."  Molière

I’ve always found this quote amusing, though there’s a darker side to it. It highlights something many of us with ch...

Struggling with colonoscopy prep? 

Here’s what to do to make it easier

A colonoscopy is an essential procedure for diagnosing and preventing serious bowel conditions, but the preparation can be frustrating, especially when it doesn’t seem to be working. Many people find that standard prep solution...

Qing Dai for Ulcerative Colitis

Does This Traditional Remedy Really Help?

If you're living with ulcerative colitis (UC) you've probably encountered numerous treatments claiming to get rid of it. One remedy that's been gaining popularity is Qing Dai, also known as Indigo naturalis. Used traditional...

Is zinc effective for healing ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease?

Exploring the science behind zinc supplementation for IBD

If you’re dealing with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), finding ways to support intestinal wall healing and to reduce inflammation is essential. One lesser-known but pro...

Is there an increased cancer risk from Infliximab? 

What the research really says

A client recently told me they’d heard that Infliximab increases cancer risk by 80 percent. It immediately rang alarm bells —because I knew that it wasn’t true. 

As someone who works with people dealing with complex...

Struggling to control IBS?

Try These Simple Steps Before You See Your Doctor

If you suspect that you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), there are a few things you can try on your own that may resolve the issue. If they don’t help, it’s probably time to see your doctor for medical advice. Here ar...

Is Crohn's or colitis genetic? 

Clearing up the confusion

When someone is diagnosed with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, some of the questions people ask me is: "Is it genetic? Will my children get it too?" These are valid questions, but the answers are more nuanced than you might think.

G...

My Experience & How to Exercise Safely

For seven years, I kept my inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in remission. I exercised consistently but mindfully, focusing on walking, yoga and Pilates, which worked beautifully for me. They kept me strong, flexible and calm.

But then, I decided to push harde...

Eat to beat, or prevent, bowel cancer

Especially if you have IBD colitis or Crohn’s

If you're living with inflammatory bowel disease, whether ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease affecting the colon, it's important to know that your long-term risk of bowel cancer is higher than average. This is d...

Especially if you’ve had a polyp removed

If you’ve had a bowel polyp (adenoma) removed, it’s understandable to want to support your health and reduce the likelihood of further problems. There is reliable evidence that diet can play an important role in maintaining a healthy bowel and helping to pre...