Marta graduated from Universidade Fernando Pessoa in Porto with a degree in Communication Sciences and a Masters degree in New Communication Technologies. She has experience in social media, worked with several media channels, and has also worked as a freelance photographer and a graphic artist for almost 10 years.
Many studies have shown that people who smoke are more likely to develop Crohn’s Disease, and research suggests that smoking increases the severity of the disease. So if you are ... Read more
It can sometimes be a challenge to look on the bright side when you have a chronic illness, but spending time doing things that make you happy will help keep depression at ... Read more
Winter is a perilous time if you have a compromised immune system, but you can’t stay alone inside for four months. You have to get on with your daily life, and just hope ... Read more
Everyone suffers from stress from time to time but when you have a chronic disease, stress not only adds to your everyday burden but can often exacerbate the symptoms of your ... Read more
Invisible illnesses are conditions patients have that are not obvious when looking at them. Often people with an invisible illness face a lot of prejudice; others accuse them of faking, ... Read more
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder that involves the rectum and the colon (large intestine). Painful and stressful, it causes inflammation and ulcers in the mucosa and sub mucosa of ... Read more
Living with a disease as complex as ulcerative colitis can be difficult. If you’re wondering what ulcerative colitis is, here’s what you need to know: Ulcerative colitis (or UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes ... Read more
Yoga is a great way to exercise and de-stress. In this video shared in December 2014, yoga teacher Sara Beth takes you through a yoga routine designed to help those who ... Read more
Living with a disease as complex as Ulcerative colitis (UC) can be, literally, a party pooper in many circumstances. If you’re wondering what ulcerative colitis is, we’ll break it down ... Read more
Chances are you know someone who has an invisible illness. An invisible illness means that a person is suffering from an illness or disease which isn’t necessarily visible on the ... Read more
