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Rubber gloves for dishes and cleaning
Wear rubber or vinyl gloves for dishes, laundry and bathroom cleaning, with a thin cotton liner underneath so they're comfortable for longer. Alternatively, try a fragrance-free…
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Toaster bags if you share a toaster
Use reusable toaster bags to toast gluten-free bread in a shared toaster without it touching the crumbs. They work just as well in the office kitchen as at home.
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A thin cotton base layer under work clothes
Wear a thin long-sleeved cotton or bamboo layer under a uniform or dry-clean-only clothes. It keeps creams off your good clothes and stops rough fabric rubbing on plaques.
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Loose cotton, no wool, and a fragrance-free detergent
To avoid flare-ups, dermatologists recommend loose-fitting 100% cotton clothing, nothing tight, and never wool right against the skin. Wash everything in a detergent that's both…
Source: American Academy of Dermatology
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Use the GoHere app to find a washroom fast
Crohn's and Colitis Canada's free GoHere app maps washrooms at participating businesses and government buildings along your route, and includes a virtual Access Card you can sho…
Source: Crohn's and Colitis Canada
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Build up your handles with foam tubing
Slipping a short length of foam tubing over a toothbrush, spoon or fork makes the handle thicker and eases pressure on sore hand joints. An electric toothbrush is another option.
Source: Mayo Clinic
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Let your bigger joints do the carrying
Large joints are stronger than small ones, so use them wherever you can. A bag with a strap across your body is easier on your joints than carrying the weight in your hand.
Source: Mayo Clinic
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A buttonhook and easy fasteners for mornings
Pinching small buttons strains finger joints. A buttonhook helps, and so does choosing loose clothes with zippers or large buttons and pants with a stretch waist.
Source: Mayo Clinic
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Find Me Gluten Free for finding places to eat
Restaurant owner friends of mine recommended the Find Me Gluten Free app, and it's become my go-to for finding gluten-free places to eat. You can filter for dedicated gluten-fre…
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Abroad: keep coins for pay toilets and load a washroom-finder app
Some countries charge for public toilets, and some only have squat toilets. Carry coins, use the washroom before leaving the hotel or restaurant, and learn how to ask "where is …
Source: Crohn's and Colitis Canada
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Slip cotton liners inside winter gloves or mittens
Dermatologists recommend gloves or mittens made of cotton or another natural fibre. If those are hard to find, wear a cotton glove liner underneath to help prevent sweaty hands …
Source: American Academy of Dermatology
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Choose shoes with room for swollen toes; glove up for hand work
Pick shoes that won't irritate swollen toes, and wear gloves when you're working with your hands.
Source: Arthritis Foundation (2022)
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Use a rolling cart, and keep loads at waist height off the stairs
Keep heavy items at waist height when lifting or carrying them, and avoid taking them up and down stairs. A cart for moving things around helps a lot.
Source: Arthritis Society Canada (2026)
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Raise seat heights and keep a reacher where things tend to drop
Raising seat heights reduces stress on hip and knee joints, and a reacher saves bending to pick things up off the floor. Jar and tap openers help too.
Source: Arthritis Society Canada (2026)
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