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Basmah Ali has been living with Crohn's disease for 18 years. She is working toward becoming a certified wellness coach and loves sharing food and lifestyle tips on Instagram. Ali is a part of Girls With Guts, an organization addressing obstacles women of color encounter while living with inflammatory bowel disease. She enjoys traveling, weightlifting, reading, and playing with her nephews and nieces. Connect with her on Instagram and Twitter.
Tina Marteney has lived with Crohn's disease for over 15 years (and she's only 35!). She is an education leader, autoimmune advocate, and published writer. She is also a mom, dog mom, and wife. Marteney has made it her mission to help others learn how to live well with illness. She shares health tips, patient stories, and helpful resources on her blog and Instagram. Connect with her here.
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