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Merry (almost) Christmas!
Anita talks through the essential products she packs in her overnight bag when visiting family at Christmas and she shares her delicious gingerbread cookies recipe.
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Diet With A Stoma – Can I Eat That?
In this blog, Nick shares his experience with diet during his illness and hospital stays. Now he has a stoma, he no longer eats blandly and has even discovered a talent and enjoyment for cooking.
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Don’t Fear Foods As An Ostomate
Nathan has had his stoma for a long time now and is happy to say he enjoys all the foods he wants to, but immediately after surgery he was given some dietary information that made him fear foods. In this blog, he discusses how that shouldn’t be the case.
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My Experiences With Homemade Indian Remedies For Ulcerative Colitis
Aleesha has lots of well-meaning friends and family around her, but some of their suggestions during her battle with ulcerative colitis were quite frustrating. Homemade remedies were never going to ‘cure’ her disease. Read on to learn about her experience.

Food And My Ileostomy
Stephie’s ileostomy has given her the freedom to enjoy food again, but she still has to watch out for certain things like onions and potatoes! Read on for more from Stephie including a few things to consider as an ostomate at meal times.
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The Things I Can And Can’t Eat As An Ostomate
Michelle shares how certain foods affect her ileostomy and why she should always avoid nuts, but still struggles to say no to a nutty ice-cream!
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