Q My manager has a strict policy against working from home. We also have one restroom on our floor with only three stalls that about 15 women have to share. This makes for some embarrassing situations. When my colitis is active, I cannot help it, though. I’ve read blogs and heard the advice, “Just be…
Q Should I share the fact that I have Crohn’s with my employer? Frequent bathroom breaks and several missed days of work have got the gossip pool talking that I may have a drug problem. I certainly don’t want to lose my job, and I hate that people wonder what I’m up to, but it’s…
By: Bryee Shephard, MS, RD It’s always fun to test our food fact and gut health knowledge. Our focus today is on digestive health and the foods that may affect it. First, take this short quiz. Then, scroll down to see how well you fared and learn more. Food Trivia Quiz 1. When on a…
Q OMG! I’ve started feeling confident enough to date again. It was going pretty well and I was actually having fun…but a few weekends ago the fellow I went out with took the liberty of ordering for the both of us. (It was a first date and he was trying to be impressive. I’ll admit…
By: Susan Fenderson, LCSW, Vivante Health Sherpa. Susan is a licensed clinical social worker and Health Sherpa with Vivante, the digestive health experts. Along with her 25+ years of experience in counseling and healthcare, Susan brings a level of compassion, empathy and resolve to her work that comes from surviving her own digestive health nightmare.…
By: Kelli Pitrone, Registered Dietitian & Vivante Health Nutrition Team Manager The holidays are an exciting time, but if you’re traveling to see loved ones, it could leave you wondering, How on earth am I going to stick to my gluten-free diet? No sweat. With just a little bit of planning ahead, you can be…