All the latest posts on the site, in publication order: nutrition, gut health, sleep, habits, and everything in between.
Coffee is not every stomach's enemy. On an empty stomach, it can trigger an urgent bowel movement or heartburn in someone already sensitive. Moving it by ten minutes is enough for a test.
The number on the scale falls, and someone congratulates you. During a flare-up, this is not success. It is a warning that the body is breaking down more than it takes in.
A glass of milk causes bloating. A cube of hard cheese does not. Before removing an entire shelf of foods, it is worth knowing which was involved.
The shelf is full of promises of gut balance. The strain, dose, and whether you need it at all matter more than the color of the package.
A glass of wine at an event sounds minor. With inflammatory bowel disease, it can speed up bowel movements, disrupt sleep, and interact with medication. The decision is personal; the need to check first is not optional.
Everyone has ordered. You are still on the third line. Shyness is not the problem. The problem is a sauce missing from the menu.
