If you’ve ever strolled through the pharmacy section of your local grocery store, chances are you’ve seen bottles of supplements and other products advertising “probiotics” and “prebiotics.” So what exactly are they? And what can they do for you? Before diving into the specifics, we must first appreciate the role microorganisms play in our bodies.… Read More »
I Use an Ostomy Bag Because of Crohn’s Disease
As told to Nicole Audrey Spector It all started back in 2003 when I was 13 years old. I was anemic, falling asleep while sitting up and dangerously skinny despite eating normally. My mom took me to a doctor to get checked out. The doctor’s immediate conclusion? Disordered eating. My mom and I are close… Read More »