Vegan/Gluten Free Honey Garlic KetchupA super easy and super yummy guilt-free vegan Honey Garlic Ketchup! This recipe is inspired by Fit Green Mind and I substitute some of her ingredients to try and make...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Exercise and HSFor many people, exercising with HS is a double-edged sword - you know that exercise has health benefits that can help with HS, but exercising itself can sometimes be painful...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa – You Are Your Best Advocate (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! You made it to the appointment! Maybe it’s your first time with this doctor, or maybe it’s your...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Non-Dairy New York City Egg CreamAs a boy who proudly grew up in Brooklyn, New York, I have so many great memories. My dearest memories are the ones I share of my grandfather. As I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Journey to Humira (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! I switched to a new doctor about two years after my diagnosis because of a poor experience with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding Your MatchWhat’s your number? No, actually, I don’t mean your phone number. Have you stopped to think about the number of doctors you’ve seen in your lifetime? If you are fairly...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
No Breadcrumb/No Egg MeatballsThis is my guilt-free meatball recipe. Seriously, you won’t even miss the egg or breadcrumb! This is how I make my meatballs for any style dish! You can pair this...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Importance of CommunityIn this video, Chaz reminds us about the importance of community and finding others who really understand what it’s like to live with hidradenitis suppurativa...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Journey to Humira (Part 1)There is nothing in this world that I hate more than the sight of my own blood. Watching a gruesome scene on TV or seeing a client’s injuries are totally...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Not Your Tia's TacosI think we all know those people who are really excited about hot sauce. I have a medical condition that now makes me have allergic reactions to spicy items (sad...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa – You Are Your Best Advocate (Part 1)Why don’t you tell me a little bit about yourself? I know, everyone hates this question. Nearly everyone, that is. Let’s be a little more specific. Are you a lover...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Relief To Finally Have A DiagnosisFormerly known as acne inverse, Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin condition that affects the hair follicles and sweat glands of the body. It manifests as painful puss-filled swellings...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Three Hidradenitis Suppurativa Patient Support Groups To Join OnlineIn my experience, connecting with our community is one of the most pivotal parts of healing as a Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) patient. Knowing you aren't the only patient with boils...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course, managing treatment – all while taking care of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Blackhead BlightSomething that comes up often in patient discussion groups is the awful manifestation of what appears to be blackheads, but are technically double-ended pseudocomedones. One person might describe theirs as...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Guide To Managing College Stress With HSCollege is stressful. There is no doubt about it. For those of us who have HS, stress can be a huge trigger. So mixing college stress with HS can have some negative...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How Chronic Boils Taught Me To Live Guilt-Free (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! My college days were filled with interrupted sleep patterns, meal choices that lacked proper nutrition, and an intense...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
New Year, New GoalsThis last year has been a humdinger. Actually, make that the last two years. I feel like everyone on Earth was playing “Red Light, Green Light” and Nature was “It,”...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly (Part 3: The Ugly)Hello beautiful people. In this video, I bring you the final video to my three-part series, The Good, The Bad & The Ugly. I hope someone can find this helpful...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Coping With HS and Cultivating the Art of Being ResilientIt has been 13 years since I was diagnosed with Hidradenitis Suppurativa, a skin condition that surfaced in my early twenties. With repeated outbreaks of puss-filled lesions in my underarms...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
