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Holistic Hidradenitis Suppurativa Help đź’śMaking connections between Hidradenitis Suppurativa and diet.

Holistic chronic inflammation management, and more!
đź’šNutritionist, Chef, 2x best selling author.
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I’m still buzzing from this weekend. So many emotions, so much work, and I feel like I’ve been hit by a freight train. 🚂...
10/19/2026

I’m still buzzing from this weekend. So many emotions, so much work, and I feel like I’ve been hit by a freight train. 🚂

I got home late last night, went straight to bed, and slept a full 10 hours. Today is a day to rest and recover before I head out on another work trip tomorrow. Bone broth, lots of water, nourishing food, a massage (my feet are SO sore), and a whole lot of quiet.

I’ll be reminiscing in the joy we all shared for a long time. Making these events happen is truly a privilege.

And Courtney Velvet Layers - this was our first time working together, and you came into my life through the HS Connect University program. I could not have done it without you. Truly. You are so good at your job, and I need you to know that. I can’t wait to do more HS Connect | Hidradenitis Suppurativa Patient Org events with you next year. 💛

10/18/2026

What an incredible weekend in Houston with the HS fam bam 💜 HS will be a household name, and better care for all will be commonplace — I know this in my bones because I know HS Connect | Hidradenitis Suppurativa Patient Org Brindley Brooks won’t stop until it’s true!

Changing lives never gets old. Can’t believe I get to do this for a living 💜✨

10/14/2026

Stop the stress inflammation cycle NOW👇

Chronic stress keeps cortisol and inflammatory signals elevated, and it also affects blood sugar and gut health. Stress doesn’t cause HS, but it can turn the volume up.

Try this nervous system reset right now:

📦 Box breathing

1. Inhale through your nose for 4
2. Hold for 4
3. Exhale slowly for 4
4. Hold for 4
5. Repeat for 4 rounds

Save this for your next stressful moment, and share it with someone who needs it. đź’›

Traveling with a chronic illness is hard on your body.Long flights, constant eating out, and when you’re traveling for w...
10/13/2026

Traveling with a chronic illness is hard on your body.

Long flights, constant eating out, and when you’re traveling for work, stress on top of it. Long days, not-great sleep, and a tired body trying to keep up.

I’m Cristi, and I live with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). I’ve been in remission for years, and remission means well managed, not cured. I’ve been pretty much flare-free for a very long time, including through all my travel. But whether I’m flaring or not, this is what I pack, just in case.

What I do on the road:

I limit alcohol tremendously, if I drink at all.
I eat as clean as I can. No trigger foods on work trips. This isn’t a vacation, it’s high stress and a tired body, so it’s not the time to mess around.
I keep my routine as close to normal as possible.
I move gently: steps running around events, and one resistance exercise if the hotel has a gym.
I hydrate constantly. A reusable bottle is always on me.
I protect my peace. My social battery drains, and I need alone time to recharge so I can do it all again tomorrow.

A note on the bone broth: when I can find real bone broth, I buy it. 24K contains nutritional yeast. I personally don’t react to it, but some people with HS do, so check the label and listen to your own body. Not everything is right for everybody.

Swipe to see exactly what’s in my bag and how I use each thing. What’s on your travel list?

Everything here is what works for me. Please check with your own doctor before changing supplements, medications, or treatments.

10/12/2026

Why do women make up nearly 80% of autoimmune cases? Dr. Gabor Maté has a theory worth sitting with.

He argues that the body keeps score of what we suppress. Women are socialized from childhood to be nice, to be agreeable, to put everyone else first and swallow their own needs, anger, and boundaries. Over years, that constant self-abandonment becomes chronic stress. And chronic stress dysregulates the immune system, which can turn on the body it’s supposed to protect.

His idea, in short: the “no” we can’t say with our mouths, our bodies end up saying for us.

To be clear, this isn’t about blame. Autoimmunity is complex and involves genetics, hormones, environment, and more. But stress and suppression are real inputs, and they show up across chronic illness, not just autoimmune disease.

HS is technically considered autoinflammatory rather than classically autoimmune, but the two sit close together on the spectrum of immune dysregulation. Many of us see flares track with stress, overwhelm, and the pressure to hold it all together while managing pain no one can see. Many of us have spent years being “fine” for everyone else while our bodies were waving red flags.

Healing isn’t only about what’s on your plate or in your medicine cabinet. It’s also about what you’re carrying: the people-pleasing, the guilt, the over-functioning, the unspoken resentment.

Say no. Set the boundary. Stop apologizing for having needs.

Give less f***s. It’s good for your health. 🖤

10/11/2026

They can’t take your magic. 🪄

Some people watch to support you, some to compare, and some just to confirm the story they already wrote about you. And honestly? Let them. I gave up being everybody’s cup of tea a long time ago. I know who I am, I lead with integrity, and I show up for the people who show up for me.

The universe (God, karma, call it what you want) keeps the receipts. Good things come back around to good people. Always has, always will. ✨🙏

10/10/2026

HRT update, because I promised I’d keep you posted 🧵

Around ovulation, I’ve had HS flares since starting HRT. The first few were small and short-lived, and honestly worth it for how much better I feel. This month’s (you saw it in the video) was a lot more aggressive.

My theory is that it’s a hormone timing thing. Estrogen and progesterone are lower in other parts of my cycle, so supplementing helps. But around ovulation, when they naturally peak, the total might be more than my HS likes. I’m not ruling out either one. There’s more research tying progesterone and progestins to HS flares, mostly through their link to androgens. Estrogen interacts with the immune system in complicated ways, but there’s much less HS-specific data, so I’m keeping an open mind.

I also don’t think HRT gets all the blame this time. The flare started on one of the most stressful days I’ve had in a long time: big decisions, emotional overwhelm, all at once. Stress is a trigger, and it’s not a small one.

Here’s where I land: the better sleep, energy, and mental clarity are not something I’m willing to give up. HRT opened my eyes to how much hormones shape how we feel, and you can’t out-kale that decline. Add chronic illness and ADHD, and perimenopause feels amplified.

So I’ll keep tracking, tweaking, and sharing. Not medical advice, just my experience. Have you noticed hormone patterns with your HS? 👇

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