Surviving the Holidays and End of Year Tips with Stacey Collins, RD
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12/18/24 • 54 min
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Could your holiday season be a little less stressful and a lot more joyful? Our latest episode of Bowel Moments provides you with the tools to do just that, especially if you're navigating the festive chaos with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). We have the pleasure of welcoming back Stacey Collins, a registered dietitian and IBD specialist, who not only shares valuable professional insights but also her personal experiences in managing dietary restrictions. Together, we offer practical tips and heartfelt advice on how to enjoy holiday gatherings while keeping your health a priority. From thoughtful strategies like bringing your own dishes to gatherings to understanding the importance of choosing safe snacks, we discuss how to make this time of year not only survivable but enjoyable.
We also take a deep dive into the financial side of healthcare management, especially pertinent at the year's end. We explore how to maximize your healthcare benefits through strategic planning, whether it's scheduling medical procedures before the year closes or effectively using Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Chronic conditions like IBD come with their own set of challenges and expenses, and we shed light on how these financial tools can ease the burden. With practical tips on managing these accounts, you'll discover how to make the most out of your healthcare benefits and minimize out-of-pocket expenses.
Finally, we touch on the emotional journey of living with IBD, emphasizing the importance of self-care and setting personal boundaries during the holiday season. From the relief of being able to enjoy simple pleasures, like eating fruit again, to using humor as a coping mechanism, we share personal stories and tips for thriving amidst life's challenges. As we wrap up the year, we encourage our listeners to prioritize well-being and find joy, reminding everyone to cherish the moments that truly matter. With warmth and gratitude, we toast to a healthy and joyful new year and invite you to share this episode with friends, rate, and review our show. Cheers to a wonderful year ahead!
Links:
- Health maintenance checklists- Crohn's & Colitis Foundation- USA
- Info on HSAs & Other Tax-Favored Health Plans- IRS USA
- The Difference Between a Flexible Spending Account and a Health Savings Account- National Institutes of Health
- FSA vs. HSA: What's the Difference? - MetLife
- Eating During the Holidays- video from the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation USA
- Nutritional Therapy for IBD website
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Could your holiday season be a little less stressful and a lot more joyful? Our latest episode of Bowel Moments provides you with the tools to do just that, especially if you're navigating the festive chaos with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). We have the pleasure of welcoming back Stacey Collins, a registered dietitian and IBD specialist, who not only shares valuable professional insights but also her personal experiences in managing dietary restrictions. Together, we offer practical tips and heartfelt advice on how to enjoy holiday gatherings while keeping your health a priority. From thoughtful strategies like bringing your own dishes to gatherings to understanding the importance of choosing safe snacks, we discuss how to make this time of year not only survivable but enjoyable.
We also take a deep dive into the financial side of healthcare management, especially pertinent at the year's end. We explore how to maximize your healthcare benefits through strategic planning, whether it's scheduling medical procedures before the year closes or effectively using Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Chronic conditions like IBD come with their own set of challenges and expenses, and we shed light on how these financial tools can ease the burden. With practical tips on managing these accounts, you'll discover how to make the most out of your healthcare benefits and minimize out-of-pocket expenses.
Finally, we touch on the emotional journey of living with IBD, emphasizing the importance of self-care and setting personal boundaries during the holiday season. From the relief of being able to enjoy simple pleasures, like eating fruit again, to using humor as a coping mechanism, we share personal stories and tips for thriving amidst life's challenges. As we wrap up the year, we encourage our listeners to prioritize well-being and find joy, reminding everyone to cherish the moments that truly matter. With warmth and gratitude, we toast to a healthy and joyful new year and invite you to share this episode with friends, rate, and review our show. Cheers to a wonderful year ahead!
Links:
- Health maintenance checklists- Crohn's & Colitis Foundation- USA
- Info on HSAs & Other Tax-Favored Health Plans- IRS USA
- The Difference Between a Flexible Spending Account and a Health Savings Account- National Institutes of Health
- FSA vs. HSA: What's the Difference? - MetLife
- Eating During the Holidays- video from the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation USA
- Nutritional Therapy for IBD website
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Links:
- Journal article: Manipulation of the Endocannabinoid System in Colitis: A Comprehensive Review
- Journal article: Adherence, Safety, and Effectiveness of Medical Cannabis and Epidemiological Characteristics of the Patient Population: A Prospective Study
- Information on medical cannabis and IBD: Crohn's & Colitis Foundation- USA
- Research funding opportunities- Crohn's & Colitis Foundation- USA
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Bowel Moments - Surviving the Holidays and End of Year Tips with Stacey Collins, RD
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Hi , I'm Alicia and I'm Robin and you're listening to Bowel Moments , the podcast sharing real talk about the realities of IBD Serve on the rocks .
Speaker 1This week we brought back friend of the show and friend of ours , registered dietitian and IBD specialist , Stacey Collins . We talked all about surviving the holidays and Stacey talked about
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