Whether you are newly diagnosed or have had a long history of IBD, it is almost certain that you have asked the question, “Why does IBD make me so tired?!” to your friends, family, and health care team. In today’s blog post we discuss the top reasons for fatigue in IBD and actionable items you […]
Dealing with IBD is hard enough, much less while you are pregnant. Even more so, dealing with a diagnosis of IBD before the baby arrives. Today we want to pull back the curtain and discuss what it’s like to be diagnosed with IBD while pregnant. Early warning signs It was the beginning of the year, […]
Something that’s kind of unique about our team is that 3 out of 4 of us were former athletes! Christa played golf and basketball, Rebecca played water polo and also tried out running and triathlons for a bit. Ashley was a runner in college and after college during her diagnosis of UC. We have also […]
If I had to pick one topic that is both the most polarizing and misunderstood in IBD nutrition- it’s probiotics. And specifically probiotics for IBD. In fact, I was surprised to learn that in 2020 the American Gastroenterology Associates (AGA) recommended against the use of probiotics in Crohn’s and only suggested the use of probiotics […]
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 […]