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Built From the Battle: How IBD Shaped BeWell Products

A view into how IBD shaped BeWell for World IBD Day. When I Was First Diagnosed with Crohn’s... ...I thought my life would be divided in two: before IBD and after IBD. But what I didn’t expect—what no one tells...

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You and Your Body Against the Disease: A Love Letter from a Chronic Illness Warrior

Written by: Nicole Benish Hey! My name is Nicole and I live by the motto: You and your body against the disease, not you against your body. It’s working so hard to fight the illness(es), it’s doing everything in...

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Living with IBS: What I’ve Learned as an IBS Warrior

Written by: Erica Spruill Happy Irritable Bowel Syndrome Month! If you don't know what Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is, let me tell you. According to the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders, “IBS is a disorder in which people have recurring...

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IBS in Public: 10 Real-Life Hacks for Managing Symptoms on the Go

There's having IBS at home - and having IBS out and about. Two very different problems. At home, you know where the bathroom is. You've got your heating pad, your comfort foods, and no one questioning why you've been in...

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IBS or Something More? How to Know When to Ask for More Answers

April rolls around annually as IBS Awareness Month, and it always has me thinking about diagnoses, doctor visits, and those gut feelings (yes, literally) that something just doesn't seem right. For all of us, IBS is not just a diagnosis...

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Sip Carefully: Why Alcohol and Chronic Illness Don’t Mix

That time of year again. Shamrocks everywhere. Green-colored everything. The inevitable flood of St. Patrick's Day party invitations and bar specials clogging up my social media feed. But for those of us who juggle life with autoimmune disease or chronic...

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IBD Starter Bundle: The Essentials to Self-Managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Living with IBD is most definitely difficult, from managing symptoms and medications to preparing for the unexpected. That is why BeWell designed the IBD Starter Bundle: a collection of must-haves that make life with IBD slightly more manageable. This is...

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Surviving Thanksgiving with a Chronic Illness: Fatigue and Food Restrictions Included

Written by: Amanda Phillips Thanksgiving is that time of the year when we focus on family, gratitude, and of course, food. However, for people living with chronic illness, this holiday can come with its own set of challenges. Cooking, cleaning,...

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10 Tips and Tricks to Relieve Nausea

Written by: Amanda Phillips We've all felt nauseous at one time or another, but if you are living with a chronic condition or regular treatments, such as chemo, it can feel like the most constant and least welcome of companions....

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I May Not Look Sick, But I Sure Do Act It

Written by: Amanda Phillips You see a Ferris Wheel. I see crowds, anxiety, and no fast way to get to a bathroom. There is a lot of talk about invisible illnesses regarding chronic conditions such as Crohn's disease. To the...

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Mentally Preparing for an Ostomy

Written by: Amanda Phillips I've always been worried that one day I would need an ostomy. I'm not going to lie, the first one I saw was on Instagram, and I thought it was so gross. How could I ever...

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Grieving the Loss of Myself: Life with Chronic Illness

Written by: Ashley The Pain of Losing Who I Once Was One of my biggest struggles with IBD has been grief. And I’m not grieving the loss of a family member, a friend, or a loved one—I’m grieving the loss...

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