by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Oct 6, 2023 | IBD
Pediatric IBD is scary for any parent to navigate, especially if the parent doesn’t have any prior knowledge or experience with the disease. We have seen these challenges first hand with our clients and want to provide some words of comfort and wisdom. IBD in...
by Danielle Leffler, RD, LD | Sep 19, 2023 | IBD
Living with Crohn’s Disease brings its own set of unique considerations. Sometimes your mind can be thinking of a million different things when you have a chronic illness – from effects of medications, bathroom trips and fatigue, to blood work, to family...
by Ashley Hurst, MS, RD, LD & CCD Team | Sep 18, 2023 | Gut Health, IBD
Living with ulcerative colitis (UC) can be a challenge at times for many reasons. Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that predominantly affects the colon, also known as the large intestine, which can make it difficult to find snacks for...
by Danielle Leffler, RD, LD | Sep 11, 2023 | Gut Health, IBD
An Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) flare is a scary spot to be in. We often want to immediately fix an IBD flare with the quickest solutions possible so we can get back to our normal lives. As much as a quick solution would be nice to have, our best resource is to...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Sep 6, 2023 | IBD
What are Inflammatory Markers? Inflammatory markers are blood tests used to check for certain indicators associated with inflammation. These indicators, or biomarkers, result from the body’s natural immune response to injury, infection, or toxicity. Doctors may...
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...
