AXOS Journal

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Simple gut-health education, product guidance, and routine support from the IBDassist team.

August 18, 2026
Buying a Supplement Online: Match the Listing to the Actual Label
A cautious label-literacy guide for comparing an online supplement listing with the package that actually arrives.
Person comparing an online product page while shopping on a laptop
August 18, 2026
Several Appointments in One Day With IBD: Leave Space Between the Stops
A flexible way to map travel, waiting, restroom access, and recovery space when several appointments land on the same day.
Person reviewing several entries in an open paper appointment book
August 18, 2026
Supporting a Friend With IBD: Start With One Useful Question
A practical, respectful guide to checking in, offering useful support, and leaving room for a friend with IBD to choose what works for them.
Three friends smiling and talking together over coffee
August 17, 2026
Front-Label Words and the Facts Panel: A Two-Step Read
A neutral two-step method for reading package wording, Nutrition or Supplement Facts, ingredients, directions, and warnings.
Close-up of an English Nutrition Facts panel on product packaging
August 17, 2026
Workplace Lunch With IBD: Privacy, Participation, and a Flexible Plan
A food-neutral, privacy-respecting plan for joining, shortening, or skipping a workplace lunch while living with IBD.
Friends sharing lunch together at a table
August 17, 2026
IBD and Guilt After Canceling: A Kind, Practical Reset
A five-minute, privacy-respecting reset for the emotional and practical aftermath of canceling plans when living with IBD.
Minimal desk with a notebook and writing supplies
August 16, 2026
Botanical Names on Supplement Labels: How to Read the Plant Details
An educational guide to common and Latin botanical names, plant parts, ingredient forms, and the label details worth recording before discussing a supplement with a professional.
Close-up of common valerian flowers, illustrating how common and Latin names identify botanicals on supplement labels
August 16, 2026
Asking for Help on an IBD Day: Make the Request Small and Specific
A low-pressure way to ask for practical help on an IBD day by naming one task, one time window, and the amount of health information you want to share.
A woman sending a message on her phone to make a clear, practical request for help
August 16, 2026
IBD and Long Lines: A Practical Waiting Plan for Everyday Outings
A practical way to read a long wait, ask brief access questions, keep personal supplies close, and leave room for a change of plan while out with IBD.
People waiting in a public service line, representing a flexible waiting plan for outings with IBD