I’ve had some creeping Crohn’s symptoms so trying to stave them off with blended foods. The aim is gut rest and nutrition for healing. Blended breakfast: Blend until smooth. Basically it’s a hearty oatmeal breakfast with no chewing or gut effort. Also super yummy! This is based on an almond date lhassi I had inContinue reading “Blended breakfast”
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Fit in my 40s update
It’s been about two months since I have reframed my thinking about fatigue, chronic illness, and fitness. My therapist has been very helpful in reinforcing my new mindset, as well as looking at the scientific evidence of my recent colonoscopy, which shows no signs of inflammation. With my Crohn’s and Hashimoto’s medically managed, I shouldContinue reading “Fit in my 40s update”
Sick Days
There is a certain amount of guilt that accompanies taking a sick day. People who are not chronically ill don’t take time off for fatigue. People who are not chronically ill don’t have the innate sense that the return of tell-tale symptoms require rest and self care. Alas, I am chronically ill, and my bodyContinue reading “Sick Days”
Eating Vegan with Crohn's Disease 