BeWell Blog
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...
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...
Why Are My Allergies Worse? How Autoimmune Diseases Affect Allergic Reactions
Oh, spring. Sunshine, flowers, and... tissues. Lots of tissues. For us folks dealing with autoimmune issues, the beginning of allergy season tends to bring a specific kind of woe. That singular bout of sneezing has become a seven-day orchestra of...
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,...
Managing Stress and Fatigue During the Holidays with Chronic Illness
Written by: Amanda Phillips While the holiday season is a time of grand celebration, family gatherings, and holiday traditions, for those of us with chronic illnesses, holidays bring added stress, extra exhaustion, and symptom management as we attempt to keep...
Why Symptom Tracking with a Journal Can Improve Wellness
Written by: Amanda Phillips Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), or for that matter any chronic illness, is an unwieldy beast. Some days, you feel okay, while others are a mystery as to who is running your body. It is...