by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Nov 14, 2023 | IBD
A colonoscopy is an effective way for doctors to see what’s going on inside your bowel, determine if your current method of treatment is effective, and has the potential to save your life as it’s the best strategy for colorectal cancer screening. Nonetheless,...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Nov 2, 2023 | Membership, Nutrients, Supplementation
Magnesium is essential for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body and plays an important role in the nervous system and brain!1 Unfortunately, most Americans don’t get enough magnesium from their diet, and suboptimal magnesium levels increase with age.2,3 In...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Nov 2, 2023 | Membership
If you aren’t sure what Bile Acid Malabsorption (BAM) – read our previous article HERE How Do We Usually Treat Bile Acid Diarrhea? Conventional treatments for bile acid diarrhea typically revolve around a low-fat diet and the use of medications known as...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Nov 2, 2023 | Membership, Q&As
Bile acid diarrhea (BAD), also known as bile acid malabsorption (BAM), is a prevalent cause of chronic diarrhea. This condition arises when bile salts, which normally aid in the digestion of fats, are not effectively reabsorbed in the small intestine for reuse but...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Oct 25, 2023 | Membership, Q&As
Have you heard talk about dietary oxalates and wondered if you should avoid them? Or maybe you’ve learned about kidney stone risk and you want to play it safe… Here is the science and everything you need to know! The Facts: Those of us with IBD are at increased risk...
