Diet & Nutrition
Benefits of Fasting for IBD
Fasting and intermittent fasting have gained popularity around the world for numerous health benefits—but can fasting be a new treatment for symptoms of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis?
Fasting and intermittent fasting have gained popularity around the world for numerous health benefits—but can fasting be a new treatment for symptoms of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis?
Through its interactions with the microbiome and gut-brain axis, the endocannabinoid system may offer a novel pathway for managing symptoms of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Almost all women and females will use some form of contraception in their lifetime. Do hormonal contraceptives like birth control pills increase the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease?
Polyphenols & flavonoids are bioactive compounds found in plants that are known to have numerous health benefits–especially for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
It’s time to talk about the promise and pitfalls of cannabis and its truly extraordinary interactions with the body, gut, and brain for people with Crohn’s and UC.
The Microbiome-Gut-Brain Axis is one of the most central functional systems connecting the human body to the diverse ecosystems around us. The complex connections between the human gut microbiome, inflammatory bowel disease, our brain, and our health are key drivers of IBD pathogenesis that may be harnessed to promote healing from IBD.
Have you ever been told that “diet doesn’t matter for inflammatory bowel disease?” We have, but this view is outdated: diet and nutrition play a central role in the development, pathogenesis, and treatment of IBD.
IBD is a lifetime condition but it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Living with a chronic gastrointestinal condition like Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis affects far more than just your gut health.
What is the cure for inflammatory bowel disease? A well-rounded treatment plan for IBD may include IBD medications, IBD diets, supplements, lifestyle changes, mindset, surgical interventions and more.
If you only read one post about IBD, this should be it. Let’s dive into the biology of IBD and gain a deeper understanding of what drives this mysterious, immune-mediated condition.
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