March is Autoimmune Diseases Awareness Month, and as we bring awareness to these conditions, it’s crucial to highlight the importance of emotional support for those living with autoimmune diseases. In this article, I’ll be sharing my personal journey with ulcerative colitis and the emotional struggles that come with it. I’ll also be discussing the significance of social support, accessing professional help, self-care strategies, and advocating for better emotional support in the healthcare system.
Author: Kamal Brar
Health Blogger, Certified Holistic Health Coach and the owner of Healthify Tea, online tea business. Along with being a proud Ostomate and an Autoimmune Warrior, I'm also an Autoimmune and Weight loss Coach.
Breaking The Taboo: My Journey With An Ostomy
Some people view ostomy as a sign of weakness or something to be ashamed of. I quickly learned that this stigma was unwarranted and unfair. I was determined to break the taboo and help others do the same.
Unlocking The Power Of Support For Autoimmune Warriors
Have you ever experienced the frustration of feeling unheard and unsupported as you navigate life with an autoimmune disease? I certainly have. As someone who lives with ulcerative colitis, I understand the importance of having a strong support system in managing this chronic condition.
HEALTHIFY WITH KAMAL: HOW TO START YOUR DAY OFF RIGHT
The simplest trick to eating clean is to remember that eating clean equals eating greens.
HEALTHIFY WITH KAMAL: VITAMIN DEFICIENCY AND YOUR THYROID
Deficiencies in vitamin B2 suppress the functioning of your thyroid and it fails to produce hormones.
HEALTHIFY WITH KAMAL: WHAT IT TAKES TO BE AN AUTOIMMUNE WARRIOR
An autoimmune condition throws you into a whole new world that no one else can understand, and it is your job to make sense of this new place.
HEALTHIFY WITH KAMAL: THE BENEFITS OF EXERCISE
Exercising strengthens your body’s circadian rhythms, which keep you alert and awake during the day and make you feel sleepy at night. If you find it hard to sleep, try just fifteen minutes of exercise a day and notice the improvements.
HEALTHIFY WITH KAMAL: HOW MUCH PROTEIN DO YOU NEED FOR YOUR HORMONE HEALTH
We need protein to regulate blood flow and they are responsible for producing neurotransmitters, neurons, hormones, enzymes, and antibodies, without which our body completely fails to function as it should.
HEALTHIFY WITH KAMAL: THE BENEFITS OF ALL-NATURAL MAKEUP
“The production of all-natural makeup products, however, does not harm the environment.”
HEALTHIFY WITH KAMAL: 3 TIPS FOR LOSING WEIGHT WITH AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE
Suffering from an autoimmune disease makes your body vulnerable to various changes, and as a result, you are likely to gain weight.
HEALTHIFY WITH KAMAL: THE EMOTIONAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE AUTOIMMUNE JOURNEY
Do you feel like all life has for you now is sadness? Well, you need to think again, and you need to think better.
HEALTHIFY WITH KAMAL: WHEN YOU CAN’T GET A DIAGNOSIS
Suffering from an autoimmune disease could take a serious toll on your health; however, the onset symptoms of an autoimmune disease often go unnoticed, making
it difficult to get a diagnosis.
HEALTHIFY WITH KAMAL: WHEN YOUR CHILD HAS AUTOIMMUNE
The immune system is the key defense of the human body against all sorts of diseases. If it was not for a strong immune system, we would have been ill all the time, 24/7, for the rest of our lives. While this system is working for us, it is in our utmost favor but once it starts to work against it; the immune system can be a great threat to the human body. This begins the birth of autoimmune diseases.
HEALTHIFY WITH KAMAL: HOW HORMONE IMBALANCE EFFECTS IMMUNE HEALTH
The battle of a robust immune system is real and building it stronger day by day is important. Many women are not aware that healthy hormone balance plays an important role in keeping the immune system strong and healthy. Women who have autoimmune diseases will find it a bit hard to balance their hormones in comparison to women who don’t have autoimmune. However, understanding the connection between hormones and the immune system can really help in balancing hormones and keeping immunity strong too.
HEALTHIFY WITH KAMAL: KNOW YOUR PROBIOTIC
“The term “probiotic” refers to live bacteria that have excellent health benefits for human beings. Many probiotics that are sold in capsule form are freeze-dried but still alive.”