by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Mar 15, 2023 | Membership, Nutrients, Zinc
Zinc: The Basic Functions About Zinc: Increases taste acuity, enhances insulin action, stabilizes DNA, RNA and cell division. Low functional status of zinc is linked to negative alterations of the immune-inflammatory system, which can cause depression, impair learning...
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...
