I could try healing diets later. First, I needed to survive.
How Undiagnosed C. Diff Endangered My Life
False negatives meant it went undiagnosed and untreated.
Why I Was (Justifiably) Afraid To Go To The Hospital, And Why I Needed To Go Anyway
I feared the hospital diet would make me worsen.
I Finally Let Go Of Shame About My Illness
Everyone’s imperfect; no one “deserves” to be sick.
Non-Urgent Medical Procedures Should Be Postponed During IBD Flares
Complications during a flare can spell disaster.
The Beautiful Surrender of Admitting I Needed Help
A health crisis forced me to let go of my independence.
The Danger of Remission: It Can Lead To Denial
In remission, I forgot I had a disease and let my self-care slip.
All These Many Pieces
These last couple years, I’ve been moving toward wholeness.
How to Help Your Gut Microbiome Heal from Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Fermented foods may be key to healing.
Did I Cause My Colitis By Messing Up My Microbiome?
It’s possible, but the scientific jury’s still out.