Category: Support
Prevention in Your Hands: Lifestyle Choices That May Lower Crohn’s Risk
New research reveals that lifestyle choices like following a Mediterranean diet, exercising regularly, avoiding smoking, and managing stress may help lower Crohn’s disease risk. For families touched by IBD, these findings offer hope and actionable prevention strategies.
The Hidden Challenge: How IBD Shapes the College Experience
Crohn’s and Colitis Canada awards $75,000 in scholarships for IBD students, recognizing the unique challenges of pursuing higher education with chronic illness. This initiative validates the extra effort required and helps address educational equity gaps.
Music Brings Hope: Singer’s IBD Hospital Visit Creates Connection
Singer-songwriter Mia Wray’s visit to Southampton Hospital shows how music and human connection can bring hope to IBD patients. Her time listening to patient stories highlights the healing power of compassion alongside medical care.
Hope Beyond Medications: New Nerve Therapy Shows Promise for IBD
A new nerve stimulation therapy for IBD is showing promise in early trials, offering hope for treatment that works with your body’s natural systems rather than suppressing your immune system. This innovative approach could represent a significant shift away from traditional medication-heavy treatment plans.
When Well-Meaning Words Wound: Supporting Your IBD Journey
Well-meaning comments like “you don’t look sick” can deeply wound those living with IBD. Understanding the emotional impact of these phrases—and learning better ways to offer support—can transform relationships and reduce the isolation many feel.
When the World Doesn’t See: Finding Hope in IBD Awareness
Recent media coverage highlighting the gap between medical progress and emotional support for chronic illness patients offers important validation for the IBD community. This visibility creates opportunities for better advocacy, stronger communities, and more meaningful healthcare conversations.
Navigating Menopause and UC: What Changes to Expect
New research reveals that while women with UC may experience menopause earlier than expected, the hormonal changes that follow could actually lead to improved symptom management. This intersection of reproductive health and IBD offers both challenges and unexpected hope for long-term wellness.
Larry Nance Jr.’s Inspiring Journey: Turning Crohn’s Into NBA Success
NBA player Larry Nance Jr.’s journey from a devastating Crohn’s diagnosis at sixteen to professional basketball success offers hope and inspiration for anyone in the IBD community pursuing their dreams. His story proves that with the right support and determination, chronic illness doesn’t have to limit your ambitions.
When Crohn’s Strikes Your Bladder: A Rare but Real Reality
New research reveals that Crohn’s disease can cause bladder ulcers even without the typical fistula connection. This rare manifestation reminds us that IBD is truly a systemic condition that can surprise us in unexpected ways.
When Food Becomes the Enemy: Diet’s Hidden Role in IBD Flares
New research confirms what many with IBD have suspected: ultra-processed foods and inflammatory diets can worsen symptoms, while anti-inflammatory approaches like the Mediterranean diet may help. Here’s what this means for your daily food choices and IBD management.
