She’s Not Hiding Her Ostomy Anymore

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Living Loud and Proud With an Ostomy After years of keeping her Crohn’s disease surgery private, Sara Levitt shared bikini photos proudly showing off her ostomy bag. That moment sparked her rise as a social media influencer. READ MORE

The Benefits of Collagen for UC A new study found that collagen peptides may serve as a future therapeutic agent for ulcerative colitis. Here’s what we know, and don’t know, about collagen for IBD. READ MORE

Understanding Diversion Colitis This condition can occur after ostomy surgery for IBD. Learn more about its causes and symptoms—and your options for treatment. READ MORE

Defining ‘Mild’ Ulcerative Colitis You know there are varying degrees of severity for UC, but how are they defined? What are the symptoms and how is each stage treated? We have answers to these questions. READ MORE

My Best Lifestyle Changes for Crohn’s In the years since her Crohn’s diagnosis, Chealynn Feaster has learned what works for her and what doesn’t. She shares some of the most impactful changes she’s made to her diet, work routine, and home environment. READ MORE

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