Crohn's Disease Featured

How to Stay Active When You're Exhausted from Crohn’s

As someone who deals daily with the ups and downs of Crohn’s disease, trust me—I get it! Fatigue can feel overwhelming, making even simple movements seem daunting.

Crohn's Disease

The Hidden Battle: The Mental Toll of Isolation During a Crohn’s Flare-Up

Living with Crohn’s disease means dealing with unpredictability—one day, you’re fine, and the next, you’re doubled over in pain, stuck at home, or running to the bathroom every few minutes.

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Fibromyalgia: The Lady Gaga effect

Living with fibromyalgia is a journey filled with challenges that often go unnoticed by the outside world. The condition, characterised by chronic widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive difficulties, is often misunderstood or dismissed altogether.

Autoimmune Diseases Featured

Beating the January Blues: Tips for Thriving with an Autoimmune Disease

January can be tough for anyone, but when you live with an autoimmune disease, the post-holiday slump, grey skies, and biting cold can feel even more challenging.

Autoimmune Diseases Featured

Are New Year’s Resolutions Worthwhile When You Have an Autoimmune Disease?

New year, new you—or so the saying goes. But when you’re navigating life with an autoimmune disease, the idea of taking on big, shiny resolutions can feel like signing up for unnecessary pressure.

Autoimmune Diseases Featured

I Got a VR Headset for Christmas, Can It Help My Autoimmune Disease?

So, you’ve unwrapped that shiny new VR headset, and now you’re wondering: beyond gaming, how can this gadget help with your autoimmune disease? Let me tell you—you’ve just unlocked a world of possibilities that go far beyond entertainment.

Nutrition and Nutritionists Featured

Anti-Inflammatory Christmas Feast: A Guide for Autoimmune Warriors

The holiday season brings joy but can also present challenges for those managing autoimmune conditions. This guide will help you create a festive Christmas menu that emphasises anti-inflammatory foods while still maintaining the spirit of celebration.

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Beating the Holiday Blues When You Have an Autoimmune Condition and Live Alone

Holidays are a magical time—twinkling lights, cozy traditions, and festive cheer everywhere. But for many of us living with autoimmune conditions and flying solo, the season can feel less "Silent Night" and more silent nights.

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Intermittent Fasting and Autoimmune Diseases: Can It Help?

Living with an autoimmune disease can feel like a constant balancing act—managing flare-ups, maintaining energy, and finding ways to support overall well-being. If you’ve been exploring new ways to feel better, intermittent fasting (IF) might have popped up on your radar.

Autoimmune Diseases

Thriving Through the Holidays: A Guide for Autoimmune Warriors 🎄✨

The holiday season can be magical, but it can also feel like a minefield when you’re managing an autoimmune disease. Between the stress, social obligations, and indulgent foods, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.

Crohn's Disease

The Travel Guide for Crohn’s Sufferers: Packing, Planning, and Peace of Mind

Traveling with Crohn’s? You’ve got this! Whether it’s a road trip, a weekend getaway, or that dream overseas vacation, there’s no need to let Crohn’s hold you back. With a little prep and a sprinkle of humor, you can hit the road (or the skies) with confidence.

Crohn's Disease

Fashion That Fits: Clothing Hacks for Bloating and Flare Days

Living with Crohn’s can feel like playing a game of “Guess Who?” with your own body. One day you wake up and everything fits perfectly, and the next, you’re left wondering who swapped your jeans for a boa constrictor.

Crohn's Disease

How Alternating Heat and Cold Therapy Can Soothe Abdominal Pain for Crohn’s Sufferers

Living with Crohn’s disease means you’re no stranger to intense abdominal pain. You may have tried everything to ease that pain—diet changes, medication tweaks, or just sheer grit to get through the day.

Lupus

Celebrities That Have Lupus: Real Stories of Resilience and Hope

Lupus isn’t a word most of us grew up hearing often. But when a celebrity talks about it, suddenly it hits home – a reminder that this complex autoimmune disease doesn’t care about fame, fortune, or status.

Loneliness from autoimmune isolation Featured

Should I See a Psychologist If I’m Lonely?

Nutrition and Nutritionists

Ginger Root: A Powerful Ally in Defeating Inflammation for Autoimmune Sufferers

Ginger has long been known for its anti-inflammatory properties, but emerging research has further cemented its role as a natural remedy for managing inflammation, pain, and mitochondrial dysfunction.

Sleep Featured

The Power of Deep Sleep: A Lifeline for Autoimmune Sufferers

If you’ve ever been told to “sleep it off,” it might have sounded like an overly simplistic answer to managing your autoimmune disease. But in reality, sleep—especially deep sleep—is a critical part of your health and well-being.

Wellbeing Coaching and Mentoring

Wellbeing Coaches: Your Guide to Thriving with an Autoimmune Disease

Living with an autoimmune disease is like being on a never-ending rollercoaster. One minute, you’re feeling pretty good, and the next, your energy plummets, and your body throws a tantrum that can leave you feeling like you're just hanging on for dear life.

Sleep Featured

Sleep Smarter: How a Sleep Coach Can Help Manage Autoimmune Flare-ups

Managing an autoimmune condition is tough enough without throwing poor sleep into the mix. If you’re someone dealing with flare-ups, you already know how exhausting they can be—physically, emotionally, and mentally.

Loneliness from autoimmune isolation Featured

5 Practical Steps to Combat Loneliness While Living with an Autoimmune Disease

Living with an autoimmune disease can be tough. The constant battle with symptoms, fatigue, and flare-ups often leaves you feeling isolated, alone, and stuck at home. The sense of loneliness can be overwhelming, and that’s okay to admit.

Nutrition and Nutritionists

Fuelling Your Body: How a Nutritionist Can Help Manage Autoimmune Symptoms

Managing an autoimmune disease can feel like trying to solve a puzzle where the pieces constantly shift. One day you're up, the next, you're down. And while it’s tempting to focus on medications and treatments alone, there's one huge piece of the puzzle that can often be overlooked—your diet.

How to make friends

Breaking the Ice: Tips for Making Friends When You Have an Autoimmune Disease

Living with an autoimmune disease can feel isolating, and when it comes to meeting new people, the challenges of explaining your condition or navigating flare-ups can feel like a major obstacle.

Psychology

How a Psychologist Can Help You Cope with Autoimmune Disease: Managing Pain and Emotional Strain

Living with an autoimmune disease is tough on so many levels—physical pain, emotional stress, and anxiety can feel like unwelcome daily companions. It’s not just your body that’s battling, but your mind too.

Autoimmune Diseases

Ashton Kutcher’s Battle with Vasculitis: An Inspiring Journey of Resilience and Awareness

Hollywood star Ashton Kutcher is well-known for his charming roles in comedies like Two and a Half Men. But in 2022, he revealed his battle with a rare autoimmune disease called vasculitis.

Celebrities with autoimmune

5 Inspiring Fashion and Beauty Icons Redefining Strength While Battling Autoimmune Diseases

When we think about the glitz and glamour of the fashion and beauty industries, it’s easy to forget that behind every dazzling smile or runway strut, there are real people facing real challenges.