Posts by: Wendy Henderson

Wendy Henderson

Wendy is a proven blogger and social media manager who has helped to build online communities for businesses and organizations. She currently heads the website’s social outreach online through social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

March 8, 2018

5 Benefits of Cannabis Tea for Chronic Illnesses

Medical marijuana is gaining popularity as a complementary medicine to help with many symptoms associated with chronic illnesses. While many people are curious about how marijuana (or cannabis) may help improve their ... Read more

March 1, 2018

Marathoner Explains What It’s Like Being a Runner With Crohn’s Disease

In this Shape article, marathoner Ali Feller explains that her Crohn’s disease got so bad she had to give up the thing she loved doing most in the world: running. MORE: What it’s like growing ... Read more

February 15, 2018

The Reality of Bowel Surgery for Ulcerative Colitis

If you have Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis there is always the possibility of needing an operation to remove part of your bowel and to fit an ostomy bag. But ... Read more

January 25, 2018

6 Tests for Diagnosing Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term used to describe two different conditions: ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Although there is a lot of information available about these conditions, diagnosing ... Read more

January 8, 2018

Living With Ulcerative Colitis While at College

In this YouTube video, vlogger Emily Ellen talks about what it’s like living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) while at college. MORE: Seven things not to say to someone with Crohn’s disease or ... Read more

January 4, 2018

IBD Vlogger Opens Up About Her Depression and Mood Swings

In this video from Party Pooper, vlogger Cherylann talks about the emotional roller coaster ride that some people with inflammatory bowel disease go through. MORE: Seven tips for managing Crohn’s disease ... Read more

January 3, 2018

5 Benefits of Cannabis Tea for Chronic Illnesses

December 21, 2017

6 Risk Factors for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

There are six main risk factors for developing inflammatory bowel disease, according to healthline.com. Some are within our control, but most are not. 1. Age: Age seems to be an important factor when ... Read more