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Category: Health articles

28th May 202128th Jan 2026 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

Eating out with an ostomy

20th May 202128th Jan 2026 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

Identifying your IBD triggers

11th May 202127th Mar 2023 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

How IBD has impacted my teeth

6th May 202127th Mar 2023 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

Why I celebrate World IBD Day every year

6th May 202122nd Aug 2024 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

Mental health awareness week | Ostomy edition

22nd Apr 202128th Jan 2026 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

To eat, or not to eat? That is the question.

8th Apr 202119th Jun 2024 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

Body confidence part 2 | Accepting my new body with an ostomy

8th Apr 202119th Jun 2024 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

Body confidence part 1 | Grieving for my pre-stoma body

26th Mar 202127th Mar 2023 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

Series | How my ulcerative colitis impacted my physical activity

17th Mar 202128th Jan 2026 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

Food diary | The impact of different foods on ostomy output

9th Mar 202128th Jan 2026 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

Controlling weight gain with an ostomy

5th Mar 202119th Jun 2024 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

The impact of IBD on teeth

1st Mar 202127th Mar 2023 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

Colorectal cancer awareness month | Gemma’s story

1st Mar 202127th Mar 2023 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

Series | How my ulcerative colitis impacted my mental health

22nd Feb 202127th Mar 2023 Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford

FAQ | Tips for covering odour and noise in toilets

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If you're willing to receive the #reiki energy, all you need to do is consent ✨️ The intention or a nod is enough ⚘️ I was reading @journalingibd’s most recent post about how we’re not our thoughts, and I just wanted to hop in and agree! I’m very aware that a few years ago, I’d never have imagined writing such words – particularly the end! Peace and love, man ☮️ Would you be interested in helping me with a #Reiki experiment?✨ Bridlington today. It was like shade didn't exist. There was nowhere to hide ☀️ ✨️ I would not interfere Today is #WorldIBDDay, and while my feed is constantly flooded with wellness influencers talking about bloating, green juices, and "healing your gut" with bone broth, the reality for millions of us is entirely different. Just an ordinary Saturday 💊 🤣 It's like the sound track of our house 😂 I've been thinking about how my #MentalHealth and my physical body are linked. After years of traditional therapy that didn't help, I've been looking into the research surrounding psychedelic-assisted therapy. I spent a recent Saturday undergoing a small bowel contrast Magnetic Resonance Enterography (MRE), and I wanted to share a quick reality check for anyone else living with #InflammatoryBowelDisease (IBD). These scans are a necessary part of our care, but they can be a lot to handle, both physically and mentally! I had my contrast MRE over a week ago, and I'm still suffering with intestinal cramps! 😫 On the 21st of April, I finally headed to the hospital for an appointment that has been over a year in the making. I was seen by a Registrar, so I immediately felt like I wasn’t being taken seriously.
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