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

Disordered Eating & IBD: How are They Related & How Can We Help?

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....

The Link Between Low Vitamin D and IBD

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...

Advocating for Yourself with IBD

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...

Supporting a Loved one with IBD

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...

Supplements for Ulcerative Colitis

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...