There are so many resources available to patients online, but hearing from another patient offers a particularly clear window into what life is really like with chronic illness – as well as unique advice earned through experience! The Mamas Facing Forward Featured Advocate series will connect you with real parents who are living with chronic illness – and share all the ways these parents find to keep facing forward! This article originally appeared on Arthritis Dietitian and is reprinted here with permission. If you have an article you’d like us to consider for this series, please email us at info@mamasfacingforward.com!…
Author: Cristina Montoya
Cristina Montoya
Cristina Montoya is a Colombian mama living in the land of maple syrup, beavers and Hockey, Canada. She is a Registered Dietitian (RD), a member in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario, Dietitians of Canada, and the Arthritis Health Professions Association (AHPA). As a patient advocate, Cristina participates in the Durham Region Sjögren's Syndrome Support Group from the Sjögren's Society of Canada as well as the Online Consumer Panel from the Arthritis Society. She is passionate about autoimmune rheumatic diseases, medicinal cannabis science, digestive health, Mediterranean diet, low FODMAP diet, heritage foods, home cooking, gluten-free baking, and living one day at a time.