by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Feb 22, 2022 | IBD
Supporting a loved one with IBD – what can I do? Living with IBD can be extremely challenging. From knowing what to eat to coping with symptoms, it can often feel overwhelming when tackling it alone. But the love and support of friends and family makes a huge...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Feb 16, 2022 | IBD
Supplements for ulcerative colitis – what should I take? If you have ulcerative colitis you may well have been recommended to take supplements to prevent nutritional deficiency. This is a common risk for those with IBD where inflammation impacts the body’s...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Feb 2, 2022 | IBD
Living with IBD might be daunting, but if your symptoms are effectively controlled many people are able to get back to the things they loved doing before their diagnosis. Many people require a specialized diet to help regulate symptoms well. Modifying diet and...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Jan 24, 2022 | IBD
Can IBD be reversed? This is a question we are asked every day here at Crohn’s & Colitis Dietitians. IBD patients are understandably desperate to know whether their IBD can be cured and if they can enjoy life without debilitating symptoms. The truth is that...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Jan 19, 2022 | IBD
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...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Jan 12, 2022 | IBD
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)...
