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...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Jan 12, 2022 | IBD
Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is a long-term inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation in the large intestines. Inflammation starts in the rectum and slowly spreads to the colon. If you have UC, the affected areas become inflamed with ulcers (small sores)...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Jan 5, 2022 | IBD
Although inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) mainly affects the digestive system, people with IBD are often frustrated to find that symptoms can affect the whole body. For example, IBD often causes aches and fatigue, and it can lead to more specific problems with the...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Dec 27, 2021 | IBD
Four Myths about IBD It can be tricky to see through common myths and find the right advice when diagnosed with IBD, and this is something our team knows first-hand. Our Registered Dietitians specialize in providing nutritional support and guidance to those living...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Sep 28, 2021 | News
If you’ve got Crohn’s or Colitis, you may have had anemia at some point or you may find your doctor checking for anemia regularly in blood work. Anemia is one of the most common reasons for IBD related fatigue and affects around 24% of IBD patients (1). In our...
