by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Feb 16, 2022 | IBD
Supplements for ulcerative colitis – what should I take? If you have ulcerative colitis you may well have been recommended to take supplements to prevent nutritional deficiency. This is a common risk for those with IBD where inflammation impacts the body’s...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Feb 2, 2022 | IBD
Living with IBD might be daunting, but if your symptoms are effectively controlled many people are able to get back to the things they loved doing before their diagnosis. Many people require a specialized diet to help regulate symptoms well. Modifying diet and...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Jan 28, 2022 | News
If I had to pick one topic that is both the most polarizing and misunderstood in IBD nutrition- it’s probiotics. And specifically probiotics for IBD. In fact, I was surprised to learn that in 2020 the American Gastroenterology Associates (AGA) recommended against the...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Jan 24, 2022 | IBD
Can IBD be reversed? This is a question we are asked every day here at Crohn’s & Colitis Dietitians. IBD patients are understandably desperate to know whether their IBD can be cured and if they can enjoy life without debilitating symptoms. The truth is that...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Jan 19, 2022 | IBD
IBD doesn’t only cause gut issues. Both Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis can cause a range of extraintestinal manifestations, from skin issues to joint pain. We’re going to focus on the latter in this blog. Approximately 40 – 50% of people with IBD...
