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Crohn's Disease

Leaky Gut vs. IBD: Key Things To Know

Here are key things to know about leaky gut vs. IBD, including what leaky gut means, how it’s diagnosed, and how it can impact your IBD symptoms.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

World IBD Day & Purple Ribbon Awareness

Every year on May 19th, people from around the world come together to take part in World IBD Day to raise awareness for Crohn’s disease and UC and raise money to support research toward a cure.
Read more about what IBD is, the connection of the purple ribbon, and ways to give back on this special day.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Sugar and IBD: The Not So Sweet Truth

Research suggests that the “Western Diet” has played a role in the increasing incidence of Crohn’s and UC. But what about the Western diet may be to blame? A growing number of research studies suggest simple sugars as leading culprits.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Can Omega-3s Have a Role in IBD Management?

Omega-3s have the ability to reduce and prevent inflammation, which has been correlated with decreasing the risk for and advancement of serious and chronic health conditions. This blog discusses the types of omega-3s, the research findings to date on their relationship to inflammatory bowel diseases, and what the implications are on a practical level.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

IBD and the Gut Microbiome: What We Know So Far

The underlying cause of inflammatory bowel diseases is not well understood, which can be confusing and frustrating to patients and clients with the diagnosis. However, there is emerging scientific research that may explain the progression of IBD as well as offer implications for treatment and day-to-day maintenance of symptoms.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Nutrigenomics: a Piece of the Precision Nutrition Puzzle for IBD

Right now, one of the most helpful tools we have is a symptom food journal. But what if there was more? What if we had the tools, based on science, to know what foods would agree with your gut and which foods would trigger symptoms for your particular gut and condition?

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Food Additives: Which to Watch Out for with IBD

Let’s be real, unless you’re cooking all of your food from scratch and consuming whole foods exclusively, you’re going to find yourself in the grocery

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Lactose Intolerance: What It Means for People with IBD

My husband with Crohn’s disease is really lactose intolerant. Interestingly, the incidence of lactose intolerance is no greater in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Food Survival Guide During an IBD Flare

Learn 9 key food tips from IBD dietitian Danielle Gaffen to help get you through a flare and reduce symptoms.

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