Health and Wellbeing Award Chorley winner and highly commended for Lancashire. Crohns and Colitis Support Group Lancashire wins its first awards for supporting the community living with IBD and a stoma.Massive thank you to my friends and family for their continued...
My story so far…… Growing up I was aware of Crohn’s Disease, as my mum suffered with it. I remember the hospital visits and the rushing to the toilet. A simple shopping trip would always end with her needing to find the toilet urgently. Fast forward to 2002, I was...
Active Lifestyle workshop Tuesday 1 March 2022 at 10-12
Your emotions after stoma surgery can be very intense. That’s partly because the changes to your body are sudden and significant. Getting through the first few weeks and months following surgery can be tough. Take heart in knowing that it is possible to cope with...
In April, The IBD UK new report was published, and its findings were stark. It’s taking too long for people with Crohn’s and Colitis to be diagnosed - and they are not receiving the information and support they need. Find out more here You can also download the report...
One of the hardest things about living with IBD is you never know how you are going to feel when you wake up in the morning. Some days you can take on the world and others just getting out of bed is a task but a positive mindset will always give you the strength to...
W O R L D I B D D A Y Living with IBD can be a really lonely world and unless you are living with it day in day out, can be hard to understand. One day I’m taking on the world and the next I’m just trying to make it through the day, despite always being super busy....
The event included an informative talk on diet, stress, relaxation techniques and mindfulness.
This week we have officially launched our campaign @ibd_beauty_and_the_bag to inspire and empower body confidence after bowel surgery. It's not something that is talked about enough and it's a very real feeling. At just 24 years old I had to learn to adapt to a new...
Stoma nutrition support Water with fresh sliced lemon, Green tea, Turmeric tea, Chamomile, Peppermint, Protein shakes
If you’re having a lot of liquid output, these foods will help thicken the stool.
Avoid Caffeine, Milk, Heavily sugared drinks, Carbonated drinks, Alcohol with colour in
Avoid Skin on potato/apples, Sweet corn, Processed meats, Tough meats, Deep fried foods, Lettuce, Raw veg, Fatty foods, White cream sauce, Tangerines, Fresh soup recipes Sweet potato, parsnip, onion, garlic, Parsnip and ginger, Mushroom and leek, Carrot, swede and...
Foods to include Sweet potato mash, Fresh veg blended into soup, Tuna, Salmon, Garlic, Ginger, Manuka Honey, Raspberries, Blueberries (avoid in a flare), White bread, Protein shakes
Water with fresh sliced lemon Green tea, Turmeric tea, Chamomile, Peppermint
Soups Sweet potato, parsnip, ginger, Carrot, swede, parsnip, Sweet potato, parsnip and carrot, Smoothies Strawberries, coconut milk, whey protein, Strawberries, raspberries, banana, Cucumber, mint, lime, ginger,
One of the hardest things about living with IBD is you never know how you are going to feel when you wake up in the morning. Some days you can take on the world and others just getting out of bed is a task but a positive mindset will always give you the strength to...
We have a range of Holistic Workshops coming soon at an exclusive location in Lancashire.
Fitness and mental health well being go together and I personally find that the more muscle mass I have, the less likely I am to flare. There's no reason for you to stop exercising once you have a stoma. In fact, you now have even more of a reason to get active. Once...
Swimming is great exercise for all muscles and light weight training is great to get the blood pumping, even getting the steps in walking and taking in the fresh air outside uplifts you. Body confidence is something that I struggled with post surgery and...
Crohn's is one part of your relationship, but not the only or most important part. You need to live your life fully, too, even if your partner feels resentment. Being sensitive is important, but it's OK to speak up and have your own needs. If your partner can't meet...
Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of every month 7.15 - 8.30. Buckshaw Village Community Centre. Everyone welcome.
Water with fresh sliced lemon, Green tea, Turmeric tea, Chamomile, Peppermint, Protein shakes, Foods to thicken stool, Marshmallows, Banana, Veg blended to soup, Sweets containing gelatine