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 We want you to feel your best. Learn ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle with an ostomy from our health and fitness experts.  

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LIFESTYLE

The benefit of blending fruits and vegetables when you have an ostomy.

By OC Editors
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LIFESTYLE

3 easy ways ostomates can stay hydrated during the winter

By Colleen Webb, MS, RDN, CLT
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LIFESTYLE

Eat good, drink fluids, and be healthy during Nutrition and Hydration Week

By OC Editors
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LIFESTYLE

4 reasons why having an ostomy can be exhausting

By OC Editors
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CULTURE

Lots of ostomates are loving the amazing benefits of veganism

By OC Editors
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LIFESTYLE

A To Your Q: I feel overwhelmed with an ostomy — what can I do to feel better?

By Stephanie Brenner, LCSW
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CULTURE

Dr. Paul Wischmeyer’s research at Duke on perioperative malnutrition is a real eye-opener

By Robin Glover
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LIFESTYLE

A To Your Q: How can I stay hydrated with an ileostomy?

By Colleen Webb, MS, RDN, CLT
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OPINION

12 ways to manage fatigue when you have a chronic illness

By Lottie Ryan
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LIFESTYLE

The psychological and emotional impact of living with an ostomy

By Stephanie Brenner, LCSW
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Nine signs of Vitamin B12 deficiency that all ostomates should look out for

By Jason Mihalopoulos, MBA, MS, MPH
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LIFESTYLE

A To Your Q: Can I still enjoy eating holiday meals with an ostomy?

By Gwen Spector BSN, RN, COCN, CCP
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CULTURE

Trish Massart is living her best life by helping other ostomates live theirs

By Andrea Cross
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LIFESTYLE

A To Your Q: What should I look for when choosing a therapist

By Stephanie Brenner, LCSW
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LIFESTYLE

7 Things About Veganism From Ostomates Who Know

By OC Editors
Lauren Nastasi
LIFESTYLE

What I’m Doing To Stay Healthy… Without A Colon

By Lauren Nastasi
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LIFESTYLE

Why I Need B-12 And Iron Supplements For Short Bowel Syndrome

By Jenny Jones
Collin Jarvis
OPINION

What I eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as an athlete with an ileostomy

By Collin Jarvis
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OPINION

Changing my eating habits helped my body adjust to an ileostomy

By Amy Robson