by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Apr 19, 2022 | IBD
8 best apps to manage IBD One of the main blocks that people newly diagnosed with IBD have to overcome is accepting that it’s a chronic disease. This means IBD is a lifelong condition that must be consistently managed to keep symptoms to a minimum, feel your best, and...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Apr 12, 2022 | IBD
For those with IBD, food can be one of life’s greatest stressors, and often people with IBD are at risk to develop a sort of food PTSD. What can happen is that they start to avoid certain foods for the fear of painful flare-ups and sometimes start to take it too far....
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Mar 16, 2022 | IBD
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a group of diseases that includes Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease. IBD is a relapsing-remitting immune disorder of the gastrointestinal tract. Because IBD is an immune-mediated inflammatory disease, nutrient deficiencies are...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Mar 9, 2022 | IBD
How to advocate for yourself with IBD It can be unsettling to discover you have IBD. As a lifelong disease, you will have to make daily adjustments to cope with symptoms and stay healthy. But knowing how to do so will empower you to manage your condition and live a...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Feb 22, 2022 | IBD
Supporting a loved one with IBD – what can I do? Living with IBD can be extremely challenging. From knowing what to eat to coping with symptoms, it can often feel overwhelming when tackling it alone. But the love and support of friends and family makes a huge...
