The event included an informative talk on diet, stress, relaxation techniques and mindfulness.
Holistic and Wellbeing workshop
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Empowering you to own your journey
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
Stoma nutrition support Water with fresh sliced lemon, Green tea, Turmeric tea, Chamomile, Peppermint, Protein shakes
Foods to thicken stools
If you’re having a lot of liquid output, these foods will help thicken the stool.
Liquids to avoid
Avoid Caffeine, Milk, Heavily sugared drinks, Carbonated drinks, Alcohol with colour in
Foods to avoid
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
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
Liquids to include
Water with fresh sliced lemon Green tea, Turmeric tea, Chamomile, Peppermint
Liquid diets for flare up’s
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,
IBD Beauty and the Bag
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...
Holistic Workshops Coming Soon
We have a range of Holistic Workshops coming soon at an exclusive location in Lancashire.
Exercising with a Stoma
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 with a Stoma
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...
Dating with Crohn’s Disease
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...
Buckshaw Village Community Centre
Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of every month 7.15 - 8.30. Everyone welcome.
IBD Awareness Week
Stoma nutrition support
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
World IBD Awareness Day
19 May 2021
Diet and Nutrition
Dietitian and triathlete Michelle Wilcocks has joined the IA Journal with a regular feature for diet and nutrition! To celebrate, we’ll be sharing her top #IAnutrition tips and suggestions regularly. Discover even more tips and recipes in our quarterly IA Journal by...
Invisible Illness
Diet and Nutrition Dietitian and triathlete Michelle Wilcocks has joined the IA Journal with a regular feature for diet and nutrition! To celebrate, we'll be sharing her top #IAnutrition tips and suggestions every week. Discover even more tips and recipes in our...