Six Similarities Between IBD Diets
Six Similarities Between IBD Diets Recently I did a series where I compared 6 different IBD diets. Including carnivore, plant based, FODMAP, Auto Immune Protocol, SCD, and IBD AID. This week I am going to discuss 6 key takeaways between IBD diets that I found during my research and own experience. Finding the right diet […]
The Autoimmune Protocol for IBD
Autoimmune Protocol for IBD Have you ever wondered what diet is best to follow if you have IBD? I am creating a series where I profile, discuss, and explain various diets that can be used to help manage IBD. Previously we have discussed: low FODMAP diet, plant based diet, carnivore diet, and SCD. […]
FODMAP diet for IBD
A Low FODMAP Diet for IBD Have you ever wondered what diet is best to follow if you have IBD? I am creating a new series where I profile, discuss, and explain various diets that can be used to help manage IBD. Previously we have discussed: SCD for IBD, Carnivore Diet for IBD, and a […]
Plant Based Diet for IBD
Plant Based Diet for IBD Have you ever wondered what diet is best to follow if you have IBD? I am creating a new series where I profile, discuss, and explain various diets that can be used to help manage IBD. This week we will discuss a plant based diet for IBD. We will discuss […]
Carnivore Diet for IBD
Carnivore Diet for IBD Have you ever wondered what diet is best to follow if you have IBD? I am creating a new series where I profile, discuss, and explain various diets that can be used to help manage IBD. This series is meant to explain in detail about each diet. So that you can […]
IBD Diet Spotlight: SCD for IBD
IBD Diet Spotlight: SCD for IBD Have you ever wondered what diet is best to follow if you have IBD? I am creating a new series where I profile, discuss, and explain various diets that can be used to help manage IBD. I am not promoting one diet over the other. This series […]
Food Additive Loopholes
Food Additive Loopholes If you are an educated consumer, you will probably be reading the food labels of every item that you consume. Unfortunately this may not be enough, as there are some food additive loopholes that may allow some hidden nasties to end up on your plate. What Are Food Additives? Food additives are […]
Foods That Help Heal Crohn’s Disease
Foods That Help Heal Crohn’s Disease Hello and welcome to the blog! This article is going to share with you what foods help heal Crohn’s disease. These are the exact types of foods that I have used to get rid of my Crohn’s disease symptoms. And keep them away since June 2022. The […]
Anger as Motivation
Anger as Motivation I was diagnosed with IBD in 2016. I struggled with constant symptoms, and deteriorating health. Right from the start, I was resistant to taking lifelong medications. But I was also resistant to making any drastic changes to my life. I simply did not have the will power, or ‘care factor’ to […]
IBD and the Holidays
IBD and the Holidays For many people late December and early January can be a busy, stressful time of year. If you have IBD and the Holidays can add extra stress to your healing journey. We will discuss strategies, and practices that will help make the holidays easier to manage. And ensure that you […]
How to Get Into Remission with IBD
How to Get Into Remission with IBD Is there an easy answer to the question, how to get into remission with IBD? The answer is no. But this article attempts to give you a brief overview. Of course, each person is different. But this is a brief explanation of what I have done to […]
Oat Pancake
Oat Pancake Who doesn’t love pancakes? These pancakes are IBD-AID phase-1 compliant. They are versatile, full of nutrition, and easy to make. I have used these pancakes to help me gain weight. To satisfy a sweet craving. And as a filling dessert or afternoon snack. We will discuss: What type of oats to […]
Rice and IBD AID
Rice and IBD AID If you have IBD, you may have wondered if rice is a good food to eat. If you follow IBD-AID rice and IBD is a hot topic. Is rice a safe food? Is it harmful or helpful? How much rice is okay? This article will clear up these questions, and […]
Soluble and Insoluble Fiber
Soluble and Insoluble Fiber If you have IBD, you surely have heard of fiber. And that it can aggravate IBD symptoms. But did you know that there are two types of fiber? Soluble and insoluble fiber. And these two types of fiber do not interact with the body in the same way. […]
How Long Does an IBD Flare Last?
How Long Does an IBD Flare Last? If you have IBD, you may have wondered, how long does an IBD flare last? The short answer to this question is that it varies. A flare may last for days, or months. There are many factors that can contribute to how long an IBD flare will […]
Can IBD Heal Itself?
Can IBD Heal Itself? One of the things I wondered the most when I was first diagnosed was can IBD heal itself? The short answer to this question is no. Which of course is unfortunate news. IBD will not heal itself if you don’t make any changes. However, there are steps that we can […]
How Did I Get IBD?
How Did I Get IBD? Have you ever wondered, how did I get IBD? It’s probably one of the first thoughts you had when you were diagnosed. Where did this disease come from? What triggered it? What are the causes of IBD? While many people blame genetics. We now know that there is more at […]
The #1 Best Thing You Can Do To Manage IBD
The #1 Best Thing You Can Do to Manage IBD What is the #1 best thing that you can do to manage IBD inflammation and symptoms? You might be shocked that there is one single thing you can do to help improve symptoms. Although it won’t create complete healing. It is the most important step […]
Foods That Help Heal IBD
Foods That Heal IBD Are there specific foods that heal IBD? There is a lot of conflicting information on this subject, so we endeavor to tackle this subject, head on! The short answer to this question is that anti-inflammatory foods heal IBD. Now of course it is not as simple as that, as […]
Modifications to the IBD-AID Diet
How to Easily Modify the IBD-AID Diet To Suit Your Individual Needs Many people with IBD also have secondary issues. If you are following the IBD-AID diet, you may need it to modify the diet to meet your individual dietary needs. This article is going to discuss how to modify the IBD-AID diet to meet […]
My Experience Using a Semi-Elemental Diet to Heal a Flare
My Experience Using a Semi-Elemental Diet to Heal a Flare Have you heard of using an elemental diet to heal an IBD flare-up? This post shares my personal experience using a seven-week, semi-elemental diet. I used this diet to help heal a severe Crohn’s disease flare, and get into remission. I will explain the […]
What is the IBD-AID Diet?
What is the IBD-AID Diet? Have you ever wondered exactly what to eat if you have IBD? This article is an explanation of what the IBD-AID diet actually is. This is the diet that I, and many others, have used to heal as a tool to help heal the inflammation in our GI tracts. The […]