Ostomies Save Lives Ostomies Save Lives. I got my ileostomy when I was 35, due to Crohn’s Disease. It definitely helped save my life which I share in the below… read more →
Ostomy Leaks and Skin Breakdown Elaine and Ostomy Nurse Anita (www.AnitaNurse.com) discuss Ostomy Leaks and Skin Breakdown in this Video from the Ostomy & IBD Life Live Show. There is… read more →
Releasing Powerful Emotions with Ostomy or IBD In this “Releasing Powerful Emotions with having an Ostomy or IBD” video, Elaine shares about a recent profound experience after 15 years of… read more →
When you got your ostomy did you think you’d never be able to do or try certain things? I did. Mine was surfing. Now I live for it! “Surfing the… read more →
Discover ways to prolong the adherence of your ostomy pouching system. Swimming, exercising and sweating can cause challenges for the ostomate especially during summer. Instead of avoiding activities you love, check… read more →
If you are wondering how to do core exercises safely with an ostomy and activate your core muscles this is the video for you. Peristomal hernias is one issue… read more →
Summer is coming and it is the perfect time to not let your ostomy define who you are or what you are able to do. In this video I share… read more →
I hope you are taking good care of yourself in these stressful times. Everyone is feeling a heightened state of fear and anxiety. The video below will help. This fear… read more →
Love starts with yourself by Elaine O’Rourke “May I live this day compassionate of heart, clear in word, gracious in awareness, courageous in thought, generous in love.” – John… read more →
INTIMACY WITH AN OSTOMY: Overcoming Rejection by Elaine O’Rourke Will anyone ever want to be intimate with me now that I have an ostomy? Will I ever have sex… read more →