Living With Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
So, you’ve thought, “maybe I should go talk with someone about how I’m feeling emotionally”. But you quickly change your mind and tell yourself, “oh,… Read More »Living With Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
IBD – Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
IBD – Biological or Emotional?
I have been asked many times, “Could I have caused my Inflammatory Bowel Disease because I am such an emotional person?” The answer is a… Read More »IBD – Biological or Emotional?
The Power of Thinking Positively
I recently attended a seminar and the key note speaker, for all intent and purposes, could have titled his presentation, The Power of Thinking Positively.… Read More »The Power of Thinking Positively
Camp Oasis – summer camp for kids with IBD
Developmental Challenges that are Overcome Through the Summer Camp Experience For several summers, I had the wonderful opportunity to serve as the Camp Psychologist for… Read More »Camp Oasis – summer camp for kids with IBD
Spirituality, Wellness, and IBD
In other articles, I talk about the “mind-body” connection; how our emotional well-being certainly has an impact on our physical well-being. But what about our… Read More »Spirituality, Wellness, and IBD
Psychological Aspects of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Abstract: Psychological factors play a major part in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Stress influences motility, secretion and vascularity of the gastrointestinal tract and may produce… Read More »Psychological Aspects of Inflammatory Bowel Disease