1) It is socially acceptable and commercially encouraged to eat a diet high in meat, fat, and processed foods. This diet is driven by advertising. This diet contributes to higher rates of Crohn’s disease. 2) Big pharma can’t monetize vegetables, so they have no incentive to get people to eat the foods that lower theContinue reading “Here is how capitalism caused my Crohn’s disease.”
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Riding the Flare & Dietary Interventions for Crohn’s Disease
I’m about 3 weeks into this flare. Had a great talk with my primary care doctor where we discussed my long term health goals and I shared with her my research on treating Crohn’s with diet. She is incredibly supportive and promptly ordered a bunch of tests to assess my micronutrient levels and try toContinue reading “Riding the Flare & Dietary Interventions for Crohn’s Disease”
Health Care: Denied
My gastrointerologist told me if I am not interested in being on Remicade (or a similarly priced drug) for the rest of my life I should seek treatment elsewhere. She did not prescribe me Prednisone to stop my flare. She wants me to take tests and have a colonoscopy. She wants to discuss medication optionsContinue reading “Health Care: Denied”
Remission
Why Big Pharma is a Disaster for Crohnies
It starts with trauma. Your body is tearing itself apart. You are in extreme pain. You have never been this sick in your life. You can’t think straight, you’re fatigued, the sight of food repulses you, you are violently ill. Under these conditions, you will make the most important decisions of your life: decisions thatContinue reading “Why Big Pharma is a Disaster for Crohnies”
Eating Vegan with Crohn's Disease 