Real talk about colonoscopies + Ashley's deep remission news
11/15/24 • 42 min
In this episode, we discuss colonoscopies. We know they are so important for our health, especially those with IBD, but we are always relieved when they are over! Ashley and Danielle share personal stories about the challenges and discomfort associated with the dreaded prep process and the procedure.
We discuss:
- our experiences with different colonoscopy preparations, including a new prep that Ashley tried last month. She talks about the pros and cons of taking her prep in pill form
- the importance of planning ahead for a colonoscopy
- the emotional and physical challenges associated with colonoscopies, and how these procedures are approached a little differently in the US vs Canada.
- how we have experienced a mix of fear and curiosity during a colonoscopy and the discomfort you could feel after the procedure
- for a lot of patients, medication and nutrition are both important in order to optimally manage IBD
We also celebrate the news that Ashley recently received- that she is in deep remission with her Ulcerative Colits!
This conversation reminds us again that support is so important for those with IBD and other chronic conditions. We wish that everyone could have an IBD BFF and we hope that sharing these experiences helps you feel less alone!
Want to work with The Crohn's and Colitis Dietitians but have questions?
Book a call - HERE
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/the-lakes/bluebird
License code: FTTITUEPIFAD2VEO
Follow us on instagram @crohns_and_colitis_dietitians
Follow us on youtube @thecrohnscolitisdietitians
We love helping provide quality content on IBD nutrition and making it more accessible to all through our podcast, instagram and youtube channel. Creating the resources we provide comes at a significant cost to us. We dream of a day where we can provide even more free education, guidance and support to those with IBD like us.
We need your support to do this. You can help us by liking episodes, sharing them on your social media, subscribing to you tube and telling others about us (your doctors, friends, family, forums/reddit etc). Can you do this for us? In return, I promise to continually level up what we do here.
💜
Ashley
In this episode, we discuss colonoscopies. We know they are so important for our health, especially those with IBD, but we are always relieved when they are over! Ashley and Danielle share personal stories about the challenges and discomfort associated with the dreaded prep process and the procedure.
We discuss:
- our experiences with different colonoscopy preparations, including a new prep that Ashley tried last month. She talks about the pros and cons of taking her prep in pill form
- the importance of planning ahead for a colonoscopy
- the emotional and physical challenges associated with colonoscopies, and how these procedures are approached a little differently in the US vs Canada.
- how we have experienced a mix of fear and curiosity during a colonoscopy and the discomfort you could feel after the procedure
- for a lot of patients, medication and nutrition are both important in order to optimally manage IBD
We also celebrate the news that Ashley recently received- that she is in deep remission with her Ulcerative Colits!
This conversation reminds us again that support is so important for those with IBD and other chronic conditions. We wish that everyone could have an IBD BFF and we hope that sharing these experiences helps you feel less alone!
Want to work with The Crohn's and Colitis Dietitians but have questions?
Book a call - HERE
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/the-lakes/bluebird
License code: FTTITUEPIFAD2VEO
Follow us on instagram @crohns_and_colitis_dietitians
Follow us on youtube @thecrohnscolitisdietitians
We love helping provide quality content on IBD nutrition and making it more accessible to all through our podcast, instagram and youtube channel. Creating the resources we provide comes at a significant cost to us. We dream of a day where we can provide even more free education, guidance and support to those with IBD like us.
We need your support to do this. You can help us by liking episodes, sharing them on your social media, subscribing to you tube and telling others about us (your doctors, friends, family, forums/reddit etc). Can you do this for us? In return, I promise to continually level up what we do here.
💜
Ashley
Previous Episode
Our colonoscopies, Fiber fears, Prebiotics & IBD
On this episode Ashley and Danielle do a deep dive into fiber and their favorite types of fiber supplements.
Ashley and Danielle discuss:
- their colonoscopy experiences
- how to reduce fears around fiber and why it is so important for IBD patients
- how fiber can be used therapeutically to reduce inflammation and improve IBD overall
- how fiber improves the gut barrier function
- how fiber helps with creating a diverse and healthy gut microbiome
- how fiber can reduce the risk of flare ups
- different kinds of prebiotic fiber supplements, including one of our favorites, PHGG /Sunfiber
- our new Sunfiber with probiotic strain 299 V is coming out- it reduces symptoms like bloating and abdominal pain and aids in regulating stool patterns: https://gutlove.us/product/back-to-balance/
- how psyllium husk powder supports gut microbiome and gut lining
- stay tuned for a part 2 because we have a lot more to discuss- including research on PHGG, psyllium seed powder and psyllium husk!
Want to work with The Crohn's and Colitis Dietitians but have questions?
Book a call - HERE
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/the-lakes/bluebird
License code: FTTITUEPIFAD2VEO
Follow us on instagram @crohns_and_colitis_dietitians
Follow us on youtube @thecrohnscolitisdietitians
We love helping provide quality content on IBD nutrition and making it more accessible to all through our podcast, instagram and youtube channel. Creating the resources we provide comes at a significant cost to us. We dream of a day where we can provide even more free education, guidance and support to those with IBD like us.
We need your support to do this. You can help us by liking episodes, sharing them on your social media, subscribing to you tube and telling others about us (your doctors, friends, family, forums/reddit etc). Can you do this for us? In return, I promise to continually level up what we do here.
💜
Ashley
Next Episode
Fertility Nutrition with Ayla Barmmer, MS, RDN, LDN
On this episode Ashley and Danielle speak with Ayla Barmmer, MS, RDN, LDN who is a fertility nutrition expert and founder, formulator, and CEO of FullWell.
Ayla has dedicated over 20 years to advancing reproductive health through nutritional science and functional medicine. She champions reproductive wellness by delivering uncompromising products supported by the latest clinical evidence and education that helps women and their partners make choices that proactively care for their reproductive health, nourishing themselves and future generations. Ayla owns and operates Boston Functional Nutrition, an integrative and functional nutrition multi-clinician practice, that specializes in women's health and infertility. Ayla also co-founded the Women's Health Nutrition Academy in 2018, a leader in its field.
In this conversation, Ayla discusses the importance of preconception nutrition for both women and men and the care she has put into creating her supplement line FullWell.
We discuss:
- the need for quality control in supplements, the challenges in the industry and the role of healthcare practitioners in formulation.
- men's health significantly impacts fertility and pregnancy outcomes and should not be overlooked.
- the key nutrients that are often overlooked in discussions about fertility
- the critical role of various nutrients, particularly choline and folate in pregnancy and fertility.
- environmental factors and stressors can impact fertility and health.
- the good news is that nutritional strategies can lesson age-related fertility decline.
You can check out FullWell at fullwellfertility.com
and on Instagram: @fullwellfertility
Want to work with The Crohn's and Colitis Dietitians but have questions?
Book a call - HERE
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/the-lakes/bluebird
License code: FTTITUEPIFAD2VEO
Follow us on instagram @crohns_and_colitis_dietitians
Follow us on youtube @thecrohnscolitisdietitians
We love helping provide quality content on IBD nutrition and making it more accessible to all through our podcast, instagram and youtube channel. Creating the resources we provide comes at a significant cost to us. We dream of a day where we can provide even more free education, guidance and support to those with IBD like us.
We need your support to do this. You can help us by liking episodes, sharing them on your social media, subscribing to you tube and telling others about us (your doctors, friends, family, forums/reddit etc). Can you do this for us? In return, I promise to continually level up what we do here.
💜
Ashley
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