by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | May 17, 2022 | Membership, The Microbiome
The Microbiome & IBD: The Basics Definitions Microbiome: refers to the collection of genomes from all the microorganisms in the environment. Microbiota: usually refers to microorganisms that are found within a specific environment. What is the gut microbiome?...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | May 17, 2022 | Antibiotic Recovery, Membership, Prebiotics/Probiotics, Probiotics
Antibiotic Recovery Saccharomyces cerevisiae boulardii (Biocodex strain) Improvements: Reduced antibiotic diarrhea after 1 week of use Reduced negative microbiome changes Reduced antibiotic symptoms Improvements seen after Giardia infection United States Supplements: ...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | May 10, 2022 | IBD
Living with IBD can be incredibly difficult. Not only does it have a physical impact on the body, but it also affects those living with it emotionally too. Some of the most important yet lesser discussed aspects of life that IBD impacts are body image, sexual...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | May 3, 2022 | IBD
Your diet can take you a long way in managing IBD. Dietary patterns can help in reducing inflammation and also with symptom management. A good nutrition plan includes dietary and supplemental strategies that complement your plan with your GI. It might feel like...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Apr 26, 2022 | IBD
IBD is not caused by stress or mental health issues, but it is intrinsically linked to mental health. Living with a chronic disease such as Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis is mentally challenging in itself. Unpleasant symptoms and constant management undeniably add...
