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Katie Songer

Posts on Health & Illness

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Ulcerative Colitis Combined With C. Diff: A Patient’s Lessons

November 12, 2019

If you think or know you have both, this post is for you.

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There’s Tired and there’s TIRED—The Two Kinds of Fatigue With Chronic Illness

October 14, 2019

I can push through one…but the other demands rest.

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Tips For Being Comfortable In The Hospital

September 24, 2019

My month-long hospital stint taught me a lot. Here are my tips and a packing list.

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The Healing Power of Fiction: How Cozy Mysteries Helped Me Cope With Trauma

August 26, 2019

Sometimes, escaping into stories is the best way to survive a crisis.

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What I Think Caused My Autoimmune Disease, And How To Reduce Your Own Risk

July 1, 2019

Some factors you can’t control, but others you can.

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The Surprising Empowerment of Admitting I’m Frail

June 3, 2019

It was a revelation to start paying more attention to my body.

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It’s Only Food If You Can Digest It

May 1, 2019

Ayurveda taught me to understand my body’s food needs.

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Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life

April 3, 2019

I highly recommend Claudia Welch’s book to everyone.

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Ayurveda: A Healing Paradigm For Ulcerative Colitis

March 17, 2019

It’s a unique blend of diet, lifestyle, and nature.

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A Note for Blog Readers

March 1, 2018

Just in case anyone noticed the gap in post dates!

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