by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Aug 2, 2022 | IBD
Sexual relationships and sexual health form an important part of the lives of many people. It is a multidimensional aspect, encompassing physical, emotional, social, mental, and spiritual well-being. Even for those without a partner, sexual health can be a significant...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Jul 27, 2022 | IBD
If you suffer from Inflammatory Bowel Disease, chances are you may have heard about the risk of developing a stricture and the problems it can cause. Before we look at what a stricture is, let’s share a couple of key facts which highlight this risk: Half...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Jul 12, 2022 | IBD
Chronic fatigue is a common symptom in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative colitis and Microscopic colitis. It happens in up to 50% of patients with IBD at diagnosis. According to NIH, fatigue is 2x as common in...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Jul 5, 2022 | Prebiotics and Probiotics
Probiotics for Crohn’s Disease There’s a lot we don’t know about Crohn’s disease, including what causes the disease and how to cure it. However, probiotics are a promising area of study, and it already has good initial results with other types...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Jun 28, 2022 | IBD
Did you know that adverse food reactions cause approximately 200,000 emergency room visits and 50,000 hospitalizations yearly in the United States? While these are just numbers to some people, others can’t help but worry about what types of food reactions they...
