by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Jun 15, 2022 | IBD
IBD can have a far-reaching effect on all aspects of everyday life. And for female IBD patients, the menstrual cycle is often no exception. The sex hormones that dictate a woman’s menstrual cycle are delicately balanced, and they can be disrupted easily whether you’re...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Jun 8, 2022 | IBD
Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) can be challenging. You may develop routines and strategies to help manage your symptoms – especially when it comes to food and drink. But what about when you travel? Travel can take you out of your routine and out of your...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | May 31, 2022 | IBD
Sleep is a basic human need, yet in the non-stop world we live in, it’s somehow become seen as somewhat of a luxury. The bottom line is that we need good quality sleep to function at our best, be healthy and live well. Yet the Center for Disease Control and Prevention...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | May 18, 2022 | IBD
If you have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) knowing what foods and drinks affect you and your symptoms can feel like a guessing game. Foods are often the most common focus, but if you have IBD you may wonder if avoiding alcohol would help manage your condition...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | May 10, 2022 | IBD
Living with IBD can be incredibly difficult. Not only does it have a physical impact on the body, but it also affects those living with it emotionally too. Some of the most important yet lesser discussed aspects of life that IBD impacts are body image, sexual...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | May 3, 2022 | IBD
Your diet can take you a long way in managing IBD. Dietary patterns can help in reducing inflammation and also with symptom management. A good nutrition plan includes dietary and supplemental strategies that complement your plan with your GI. It might feel like...
