Ashley Hurst, R.D., Author at The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians

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by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Mar 16, 2023 | Membership, Q&As

What you clicked on the don’t click here button? Well lucky you… you found our secret easter egg! (what is an Easter egg you ask- see #3) I’m glad you are here. We will continue to add fun things here… so whatever you do… don’t come back! 😉 Need some good news or...

Gluten & IBD – What do we know?

by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Mar 15, 2023 | Food-Based Approaches, Membership, Q&As

Gluten & IBD What is Gluten? Gluten is a protein in wheat, barley, rye, regular soy sauce What are the facts? Commonly avoided in IBD patients based on symptom relief Microscopic colitis- around 50% also have celiac With celiac- you will need to remove gluten to...

Vitamin D3

by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Mar 15, 2023 | Membership, Nutrients, Vitamin D3

Vitamin D3 Function: Vitamin D3 is the principal regulator of calcium status in the body. It is essential for skeletal development and bone mineralization- in other words it keeps our bones strong and healthy. Vitamin D is a prohormone with no hormone activity. It is...

Zinc: The Basics

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...

Can IBD affect sexual health?

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...