by Danielle Leffler, RD, LD | Jan 31, 2024 | Membership
A new year, fresh month, or start of the week can spark one’s desire to better themselves. And when you have IBD, it can be hard to ignore the thoughts around health. Making changes to your lifestyle can be difficult, but NOT impossible. People are more likely to...
by Danielle Leffler, RD, LD | Jan 30, 2024 | Gut Health, IBD
Living with Ulcerative Colitis (UC) can be challenging, affecting not only your digestive system but also impacting various aspects of daily life. Add in fatigue with your ulcerative colitis and it can be exhausting! Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis are the two...
by Danielle Leffler, RD, LD | Dec 27, 2023 | Membership
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins which look like small bumps that can appear internally or externally around the anal region. They are caused by increased pressure in the area due to straining when trying to have a bowel movement, pregnancy, or from being overweight. ...
by Danielle Leffler, RD, LD | Dec 12, 2023 | Membership
Did you know that alcohol is the most avoided food and beverage item by individuals with IBD? (PMID: 34924888). Does that mean everyone with IBD should avoid it? What about alcohol in moderation? Does it have any protective effects? Let’s dive in! Alcohol is a known...
by Danielle Leffler, RD, LD | Nov 30, 2023 | Membership
Throughout the course of one’s journey with IBD, different types of support will be needed. And seeing as we (Ashley and Danielle) have had IBD for quite some time, we wanted to make sure all the bases are covered for our fellow IBD warriors! If you are feeling lost...
