Ugh, summer. That magical time when everyone posts beach pics and patio brunches while I'm over here with my cooling towel wondering why my body thinks 78 degrees is a personal attack. Don't get me...

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...

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...

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...

Written by: Amanda Phillips Daylight hours are at a minimum, and temperatures are well below freezing—so, yes, cold and flu season is most definitely here. If you have been diagnosed with a chronic disease or...

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...

Written by: Amanda Phillips It feels so often, living with an autoimmune disease, as if your body is just at war with itself. Inflammation, anxiety, nausea, compromised immunity—managing these symptoms so frequently feels like a...