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Introduction: Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) affect millions of people worldwide, and one such condition is ulcerative colitis. This chronic condition can significantly impact a person's quality of life, but with proper understanding and management, individuals can lead fulfilling lives. In this blog post, we will delve into what ulcerative colitis is, explore its causes, discuss... Continue Reading →
Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and damage to the digestive tract. It can affect any part of the digestive tract, from the mouth to the anus, but most commonly affects the small intestine and the colon. The exact cause of Crohn's disease is not known, but it is... Continue Reading →
The main theme of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Awareness week (December 1st-7th) this year is making IBD visible. What does this mean? IBD is considered an "Invisible Illness" which means that even though we don't look sick on the outside, our insides show a whole different story. I can't tell you how many times I... Continue Reading →
Every year December 1st-7th is IBD Awareness Week which is a week dedicated to raising awareness for IBD and bringing attention to those affected by the disease. During this, there are some amazing events going on through the CCFA and other advocates that include Facebook Live Chats, Twitter Chats and much more! This year I... Continue Reading →
https://badges.wegohealth.com/ha-awards-2016?referrer=vfxKpQwLctOz0BFxWjHVdw https://badges.wegohealth.com/ha-awards-2016?referrer=OOD932bZgTqwhSCiXjUfWQ Every year WeGo Health puts on the Health Activist awards where you nominate a health advocate in your journey / community for an award to recognize them for making a difference in the community. This year my website,facebook page and twitter have been nominated for awards! I am extremely excited and humbled for... Continue Reading →