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 experience pain in their joints at some point in their lives – it’s […]
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) that produce pus. The amount and location of inflammation will determine the severity of […]
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 mouth, skin, eyes, and internal organs. These kinds of symptoms are called […]
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 with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: Crohn’s and Colitis. Not only are we a […]
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 practice, we see anemia in almost […]
One of the most common topics that comes up with new and prospective clients is around what changes they can expect when modifying their diet & nutrition. It makes sense- people want to know what they are getting into beforehand. More importantly, people want to know if it will be worth the time, money and […]
The Truth About Fiber For IBD The topic of dietary fiber has been on my mind to write about for a while now as I’ve continued to notice a number of people I talk to that are scared to include fiber in their diet. This fear isn’t unfounded either, sometimes living with IBD can make […]
So… How do you know if you are in remission? The topic of remission is rarely fully explained after a diagnosis of IBD so often people come to me with many questions like: How do I know if I’m in remission? My doctor says I’m in remission, but I still have symptoms… What does this […]
Today’s post is for those of you who are thinking about working with me but perhaps would like a bit of help deciding whether you should pursue my group program or work with me one on one instead. Today’s post is for those of you who are thinking about working with me but perhaps […]
The supplement industry is confusing, unregulated and worth over 42 billion dollars in the U.S. alone. Translation: There are a lot of supplements out there, but they aren’t all created equally. So how do you navigate this world as someone living with IBD? I’m a dietitian who understands the ins and outs of the industry […]