We know now that women experience health conditions differently than men do. Different health needs, however, are not limited to reproductive health and “bikini medicine” - the idea that men and women are physiologically different only in their reproductive function - can significantly lower women’s quality of life. From the way they metabolize drugs to diseases and conditions that mostly…
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If you don’t trust diets to help relieve your Crohn’s or colitis symptoms after proper medicine couldn’t do it, we completely understand. Sometimes, for some people medication doesn’t lead to enough improvement. And this, among other things, is why clinical trials are continuously searching for a cure but if not a cure, at least a better, more efficient treatment with…
Last week on the FindMeCure blog we introduced you to some of the best Crohn's and colitis blogs out there. If you've been following us for a while now, you know that we collaborate with bloggers to bring you quality content that can be both reassuring and useful. By now you're familiar with The Spoonie Mummy and the kind of…
Whether you were recently diagnosed with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis or you’ve had some time to adjust to your new way of life, we at FindMeCure believe that information is your most powerful tool in the fight for your health. Thankfully, the internet is full of valuable resources from medical information to personal accounts of people who have been…
Over the last year, we’ve discussed IBD extensively here, on the FindMeCure blog. From current, at the time, trends in treatment and recruiting clinical trials or drugs being developed to practical advice on how to come to terms with your diagnosis and take better care of yourself in your new situation, we have covered a lot of topics. We talk…
Jenna Farmer is gut health geek who knows all about IBD living, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle. Diagnosed with Crohn’s disease several years ago, Jenna is now expecting her first child - a journey she shares about regularly on her blog, A Balanced Belly. Disarmingly honest about her fertility struggles and the culture that makes pregnancy seem like an instantaneous wish-fulfillment,…