Gut flare-ups are no fun, especially when they occur while you're out and about, at a family gathering, or in the middle of an exercise. But ... Read More
Crohn's Disease
7 Delicious Natural Remedies for Nausea
Some stomachs are more sensitive than others, and that’s okay. But what’s not okay is putting up with serious ongoing symptoms, when there’s ... Read More
Crohn’s Disease, Black People, and the Barriers we Face
Let's dive deep into a topic that isn’t getting enough shine – Crohn's disease and how it's hitting the Black community. See, when it comes ... Read More
10 Years of Misdiagnosis: What I Wish I Knew Sooner
Living with a chronic illness like Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) presents challenges that often go far beyond the physical symptoms. ... Read More
Crohn’s and Incontinence – 5 Things You Can Do TODAY
It can happen when you least expect it. You’re out and about, at a public place, or around friends and family, and then it hits. The ... Read More
Dysphagia Due to Crohn’s? Here’s What to Do
Crohn’s disease is often associated with inflammatory conditions of the digestive tract. It can make it difficult to eat certain foods, ... Read More
It’s Time to Step Up Our Response to Rising IBD Rates in Black Communities
Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson During my medical residency, I treated a young girl with Crohn’s disease—she was thrilled to meet me, a ... Read More
Creating Your Crohn’s Emergency Kit: Essential Items for Unexpected Flares
Living with Crohn's disease requires being ready for flare-ups that may come out of nowhere. A well-stocked emergency pack may give both ... Read More
8 Diseases That Can Occur In Black People with Crohn’s Disease
Despite the evidence to the contrary, many doctors still believe that Black Americans don’t develop digestive issues as often as other ... Read More
Why is Crohn’s Increasing Among Black People?
For the longest time, Crohn’s was not a major concern. At least for Black folks, who had lower rates of the gastrointestinal disease than ... Read More
The ONE Crohn’s Symptom Most Likely to Hit Black People the Hardest
You know what Crohn’s is like, at its best and its worst. An ongoing inflammatory condition impacting your gastrointestinal tract, ... Read More
7 Ways Crohn’s Disease Affects Black Women Differently
A chronic inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease impacts millions of Black women worldwide. While symptoms usually present as issues ... Read More