Own Your Crohn’s

Empowering the Chronically Ill & Disabled to Lead Fuller Lives

Owning My Crohn’s Mindfully This New Year

Owning My Crohn’s Mindfully This New Year

A journalist recently asked me, “Where do you see yourself in 5 years, Tina?” It was a mind-boggling question; I could barely wrap my head around the chronicity of my illnesses forget about thinking so far ahead into the future. The truth is I don’t know what tomorrow...
6 Myths About IBD in Minority Patients, Busted

6 Myths About IBD in Minority Patients, Busted

Here are the most common misconceptions surrounding Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis in minority populations. By Brianna Majsiak Last week, the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation brought patients and advocates together to bring attention to the need for diversity...
3 Patient Tips for Living & Thriving with Crohn’s or Colitis

3 Patient Tips for Living & Thriving with Crohn’s or Colitis

On November 28th, 2018, in advance of Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week, Everyday Health interviewed patient advocates, Will Lanier (The Out Foundation), Tina Aswani Omprakash (Own Your Crohn’s) and Gaylyn Henderson (Gutless & Glamorous), on three...
IBD Awareness Week Line-Up: Diversity, Mental Health & More!

IBD Awareness Week Line-Up: Diversity, Mental Health & More!

Today kicks off Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week! The lead-up to this week has included my (very exciting!) feature on the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s website for general IBD awareness and for racial and ethnic minorities. I also had the...