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I showed up for for the third year in a row today 💙There’s something powerful about being surrounded by people who und...
05/02/2026

I showed up for for the third year in a row today 💙

There’s something powerful about being surrounded by people who understand Crohn’s and Colitis—your community—even when you’re not always sure where you fit within it. If I’m being honest, I’ve wrestled with a bit of imposter syndrome when it comes to IBD, and maybe that’s why I haven’t shared much here.

So here’s me starting.

Some of you know my story: my only major flare happened 12 years ago, right when I was diagnosed 😳 Since then, it’s mostly been “minor” symptoms (and let’s be real… there’s nothing minor about seeing blood in your 💩 😅). Most days, I don’t *feel* like I have IBD. And recently, I received great lab results—biochemical remission 🙏

But that comes with its own strange feeling… like, do I really belong in this space? Do I have the right to speak on something that hasn’t disrupted my life the same way it has for others?

When I see IBD stories online, they’re often about racing to find restrooms, canceling plans, or preparing for infusions. That hasn’t been my experience.

But here’s what I’m learning:
There is no “right” way to have an autoimmune disease.

Whether you’re in a flare, in remission, or somewhere in between—you belong. Your story counts. Your experience is valid.

So if you’re living with IBD (or any autoimmune condition) and feeling “too healthy” to relate… you’re still part of this community. Always.

And maybe—just maybe—our quieter seasons, our remission, our healing… that’s something worth sharing too.

This disease has challenged me, yes—but it’s also pushed me toward a healthier, more intentional life. And for that, I’m choosing gratitude today 💫

12 years ago, I was diagnosed with inflammation “secondary to Crohn’s.” I was told diet had nothing to do with it and th...
02/01/2026

12 years ago, I was diagnosed with inflammation “secondary to Crohn’s.” I was told diet had nothing to do with it and that I’d be on medication for life.

I didn’t accept that.

After doing my own research, I changed my diet, eliminated gluten, and eventually stopped Remicade. It wasn’t easy — especially back in 2014 when paleo approved options barely existed. I cooked/baked everything myself.

Today:
✨ Medication-free
✨ Symptom-free for 2 years
✨ Calprotectin from 733 → 229 → 26
✨ Officially in remission
✨ Officially diagnosed with Crohn’s

If you’ve been told “there’s nothing you can do,” know this: you’re allowed to question, learn, and explore what works for your body. It is okay to look for alternatives or addition to your treatment. Your doctor doesn’t know everything. They know the disease, and the available treatments, and usually that’s pretty much it. They don’t know about diet, and lifestyle changes that can be beneficial. Remember, most studies are done to find new drugs, not to find lifestyle changes that bring to remission.

👉 If this resonates, comment “REMISSION”, save this post, or share it with someone who needs hope.
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12/15/2025

When you want to read, but your brain says no.

12/07/2025

Just a reminder that the next time I get the urge to switch up my hairstyle… I’m not cutting it this short again 😂
The last time my hair was this short was a few months after my diagnosis. I was malnourished from not being able to eat, I had lost a lot of weight, and then I got put on Remicade. It was a lot for my body, and when your body is in survival mode, hair health is not the priority.
My hair was super dry, breaking, and literally falling out in chunks. I ended up cutting it because it just wasn’t cute anymore, and I wanted it to grow back healthier. I didn’t realize it would take almost 10 years—and that my hair would never grow back quite the same.

But here’s the good part: I haven’t had a flare like that in 11 years, and I’m so grateful I’ve been able to grow my hair back at all. I’ve switched to healthier hair products (🙄) but honestly, the biggest change came from actually nourishing my body and eating better.

Supplements and “hair growth” products help a little, but nothing works better than good nutrition and using products that support your hair instead of damaging it.

Have you ever wondered if you were considered in remission? Or have you been told that you aren’t in remission because y...
11/27/2025

Have you ever wondered if you were considered in remission? Or have you been told that you aren’t in remission because you had a few symptoms? I used to think that to be considered in remission I had to be symptom-free, no sign of GI inflammation, low CRP, and low calprotectin. Until I found out that there are several ways to be in remission.

1. Clinical Remission
2. Biochemical Remission
3. Endoscopic Remission
4. Histologic Remission
5. Functional Remission

Read the slides to know more about each of them, and save it so you can check it out next time you are doubting your remission. I know I needed a reminder. I tried to post a question on a Facebook group, and said I was in remission since 2014 but I had a few symptoms a couple of years ago. The admin didn’t even post my question, and commented that JpI was not in remission if I had symptoms. I wish I remembered which group it was otherwise I would’ve sent her this 😅.

Where are you in your IBD journey? Let me know in the comments.

I started the Nutrivore90 challenge last week. The goal? Focusing on nutrient-dense foods which has been my focus since ...
09/07/2025

I started the Nutrivore90 challenge last week. The goal? Focusing on nutrient-dense foods which has been my focus since I started the SANE program back in 2016. I have been drinking green smoothies (almost) every day for the past 9 years. I have been eating salad every day, when I am at work, for the past 5 years.

I cannot say how much eating more vegetables has improved my health. One thing that I noticed is that I have more energy especially after lunch. I am pretty sure my skin looks better too. Back when I joined SANE I also lost weight, and reached an ideal weight until I burned myself out, then covid happened, and I gained 30 lbs 😏.

As I mentioned on a previous post, my calprotectin has gone down, but not low enough to be considered in clinical remission. I hope that by doing the Nutrivore90 challenge and refocusing on nutrient-dense foods, I will be able to improve my markers.

Cannot wait to share my journey with you. This week I made a chickpea pasta salad with mushrooms, tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, romaine, arugula, and cucumbers 🌈. I put baby spinach, h**p seeds, brazil nuts, and fruits in my smoothies. I made baby broccoli for dinner. It is all about variety and colors!! It isn’t too late if you want to join! Go check on nutrivore.com or follow .

11 years in remission. 🙏🏻I still remember the fear, the pain, the stress of having to pay medical bills, and the unknown...
07/28/2025

11 years in remission. 🙏🏻

I still remember the fear, the pain, the stress of having to pay medical bills, and the unknown. I didn’t know if things would ever get better. But they did.

I don’t even have a clear diagnosis—Crohn’s or UC—but what I do have is proof that healing is possible. You don’t have to live in misery forever. There is life beyond IBD.

If you’re in the middle of the storm, please don’t give up. Peace is possible. Progress is possible. Remission is real. 💜

Hello!Let me reintroduce myself. I am Debora, and I have been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis 11 years ago. I rather s...
06/22/2025

Hello!
Let me reintroduce myself. I am Debora, and I have been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis 11 years ago. I rather say IBD rather than UC because my gastroenterologist still isn’t 100% sure about whether I have Crohn’s or UC. I have had one big flare which is when I got diagnosed. Since then, I have had symptoms here and there but nothing major.

I wanted to share stuff about IBD on social media and found myself out of creative juice. I don’t know what to say. I cannot talk about living with this disease because I forget I have it. I don’t know what it is having to check where the restrooms are everywhere you go, or having to canceling plans because I have a flare.

I just want to share what I do to stay healthy: what I cook, what I eat, stuff I find at the store, my workouts, and whatever I feel like posting.

No pressure.
So welcome to you! 👋🏻

Achieving remission and staying in remission requires a few lifestyle changes. I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis 1...
06/06/2025

Achieving remission and staying in remission requires a few lifestyle changes. I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis 11 years ago, and I have been off medication for over a year.

If you asked me what I did to get to where I am now, there wouldn’t be just one thing. It wasn’t just eating a gluten free diet, or just managing my stress. It was a mix of several things that helped me heal, and keep my inflammation down.

These are a few things that I have done over the years to heal. Some might be surprised that it didn’t involve cutting out coffee, alcohol, or meat (not even red meat). I still consume all of those things.

What have you changed to be or stay in remission?

I remember when I started getting symptoms and going to the ER to get answers. Those are the answers that I got. I am no...
03/15/2025

I remember when I started getting symptoms and going to the ER to get answers. Those are the answers that I got. I am not sure if that was before or when I started seeing blood in my 💩.

I really felt helpless. I was already stressed because I had never gone to the doctor in the US, I didn’t what was going on with me, and I didn’t know the cost of the care I needed to get.

And that’s what I got… “We don’t know what you have, you aren’t dying, but if it is really something bad then we just gotta wait for it to get worse.” Lucky me 🙄 it didn’t take long for it to get worse. Within a week, I was at the hospital, dehydrated, weak, and in pain.

If that’s you, I get what you’re going through. Unfortunately, for some people, it might take months, or even years to get a diagnosis. BUT, you don’t have to wait. You can take control of your health without having to wait for a diagnosis.

I was diagnosed with IBD 11 years ago, and I have managed to stay in remission. I have not been taking medication for a year now, and haven’t had symptoms since then.

Follow me for tips on how to take control of your health. I am not providing medical advice, and my tips are not a replacement for medical advice.

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