by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Jul 12, 2022 | IBD
Chronic fatigue is a common symptom in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative colitis and Microscopic colitis. It happens in up to 50% of patients with IBD at diagnosis. According to NIH, fatigue is 2x as common in...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Jun 28, 2022 | IBD
Did you know that adverse food reactions cause approximately 200,000 emergency room visits and 50,000 hospitalizations yearly in the United States? While these are just numbers to some people, others can’t help but worry about what types of food reactions they...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Jun 22, 2022 | IBD
Lectins – they often get a bad rap. But is it truly warrented? Let’s talk about it. Do you sometimes experience digestive problems or irritation after eating some foods? If you notice whole grains, beans, or “nightshade” vegetables trigger some...
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...
