capitalism – Eating Vegan with Crohn's Disease

Here is how capitalism caused my Crohn’s disease.

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.”

Life with Multiple Chronic Illnesses

In a word, confusing. What is causing the symptoms? Are these conditions impacting each other? I have Crohn’s disease, hypothyroidism, and Seasonal Affective Disorder. What is causing my fatigue? My brain fog? Why does my whole body hurt? What is throwing off my sleep schedule? When you are navigating multiple diagnosis, specialists make it moreContinue reading “Life with Multiple Chronic Illnesses”

Isolation

Now entering the second week of steroids for my Crohn’s flare. What is people? What is human interaction? Maybe I’ll be able to do that again in 2 months when I’ve tapered off Prednisone. I have my telehealth visit the day before I’m supposed to go back to work. Hopefully my job will understand myContinue reading “Isolation”

How to Survive a Pendemic

Online Learning and Equity

America’s public schools do not have the resources to switch to online learning. America’s public schools are woefully underfunded. America’s public schools cannot provide free computers and internet access to every home in America so that children can learn during this pandemic because the US Government, and especially the current administration, actively undermines the USContinue reading “Online Learning and Equity”