by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Jan 31, 2023 | Hydration, Membership
Dehydration can lead to constipation, which is associated with decreased beneficial bacteria strains Bacteroides, Roseburia, and Coprococcusand. Constipation and decreased stool transit time is also linked with lower diversity in the gut. Not being adequately hydrated...
by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Jan 31, 2023 | Gut Health, IBD
We have noticed an uptick in Microscopic Colitis clients lately as well as an increase in questions about the disease. In an effort to help you incorporate strategies to reduce your symptoms with Microscopic Colitis, we want to talk about the condition and identify...
by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Jan 28, 2023 | Medications, Membership
Antidiarrheals Loperamide Safest of all the antidiarrheal drugs In Immodium Diphenoxylate Codeine **If having an active flare, should not be used. Inflammation is driving the diarrhea, it will only mask the issue. This can cause build up of more inflammation and...
by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Jan 28, 2023 | Medications, Membership
Antibiotics kill bacteria, the word means “opposed to life.” Antibiotics are used in different scenarios in Crohn’s and colitis, such as when a fistula has developed, in pouchitis, or other infections.  Types: Metronidazole (Flagyl) Destabilizes bacteria by...
by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Jan 28, 2023 | Medications, Membership
Overview: Biologics are manufactured through a biological process (rather than chemical process, as in pharmaceutical drugs) using human, animal, or microorganism sources. In Crohn’s and colitis, Biologics bind up inflammatory signals and inhibit the immune system’s...
