by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Sep 1, 2023 | Membership, Q&As
What is Prednisone? Are you dreading the PRED?! It was the best of times, it was the worst of times – if you know, then you have most certainly been prescribed the steroid, Prednisone before. Prednisone is a steroid, from the drug class of glucocorticoids, that is...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Sep 1, 2023 | Membership
People with IBD are at greater risk of developing bone loss. Osteoporosis and osteopenia are two forms of bone loss that can occur and have the potential to lead to an increased risk of fracture. Osteopenia is the first sign of bone mineral density (BMD) loss and...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Sep 1, 2023 | Membership, Nutrients
Vitamin D is one of the 4 fat-soluble vitamins that have been shown to play a role in IBD and the immune system. Research has consistently shown that during times of active inflammation, for example, when a person is in a flare, vitamin D levels start to decline. ...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Aug 28, 2023 | IBD, Immunity, Prebiotics and Probiotics
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a common chronic condition that impacts the lives of millions around the world. Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are the two most common types of IBD. With its prevalence on the rise, understanding the role of gut health...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Aug 23, 2023 | Gut Health
Inflammatory bowel diseases include Crohn’s and two main types of colitis- Ulcerative and Microscopic Colitis. Microscopic colitis can include a sub-type of either lymphocytic or collagenous colitis. Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory disorder of the...
