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Surgery for Crohn’s: How to Prepare and What to Expect

Surgery for Crohn’s: How to Prepare and What to Expect

by Alexa | Jan 21, 2019 | Featured, IBD

This post contains affiliate links, in which I earn a commission of sales I refer without any extra cost to you. It’s January 2019, and I recently reached a milestone of having a diagnosis of Crohn’s disease for 13 years. I am eager for a fresh start...
3 Ways to Prevent a Crohn’s Flare… That Have Nothing to Do With Food

3 Ways to Prevent a Crohn’s Flare… That Have Nothing to Do With Food

by Alexa | Mar 30, 2018 | Featured, IBD

Read the full article to find out my top 3 ways to prevent a Crohn’s flare that aren’t food related here on Heathline!   More and more people with Crohn’s disease are looking for ways they can support their health. Adjusting your diet is...
The First 3 Steps After a Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis Diagnosis

The First 3 Steps After a Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis Diagnosis

by Alexa | Feb 26, 2018 | Featured, IBD

This post contains affiliate links in which I earn money for sales made through them. This goes to the costs of running a blog so I greatly appreciate any and all support!   So you have just been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Do...

Hi, I'm Alexa! I'm a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and writer supporting the IBD and autoimmune communities. My remote practice guides individuals through nutrition and lifestyle healing so they can be empowered in their health and not overruled by it!

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When your clients do awesome shiii working with yo When your clients do awesome shiii working with you, continue healing in their own, and come back with THIS dazzling bomb, wowzaaaa 👏🏼🔥 Whether it's a small step or giant leap, the moves my clients make absolutely fire me upppp 🔥🔥🔥 Application for my three-month healing program is in my bio if you're ready to claim your own healing journey! Psssst a little birdie told me the investment is going up Jan 1, 2025! #selfhealer #autoimmune #chronicillness #guthealth #functionalnutrition #girlinhealing #boston #biologics
Post inspired by one that @myanichol recently did! Post inspired by one that @myanichol recently did! Did I bust any of your misconceptions or are you more "pshhhh, I know you girl." ☺️🤪 It's been a journey, folks. It's been a JOURNEY. But I love it and am grateful for it. #selfhealer #crohns #guthealth #ibd #girlinhealing #functionalnutrition
Supplements. This is a big ol' topic. Here's the Supplements. This is a big ol' topic. Here's the bottom line. Supplements should not replace meals or necessary dietary or lifestyle changes. They should *supplement* those actions. They should be appropriate for your needs and from a trusted source. We have a lot of people with chronic health issues (the community I support a whole bunch) and often, supplements help them reach their goals a lot more effectively and faster. This is on top of the fact most people aren't eating even the basic standards for nutrient intake, are overly stressed, and overwhelmed. Examples: ➡️ A digestive enzyme to support complete food breakdown ➡️ Magnesium to help relax at night in order to sleep ➡️ Probiotic to help bowel regularity ➡️ Botanicals that soothe an inflamed gut And if there are any gut issues, even the best diet won't be fully utilized. I love the ways in which my supplements help me feel my best and see positive changes in my clients as well. It's all about taking with intention. You can shop my recommended supplements through my dispensary of high quality products, through the link in my bio, always with a discount! #chronichealthissues #guthealth #autoimmune #supplements #selfhealer #girlinhealing #wholebodyhealth #ibd #functionalnutrition
Live with @dr.erinray on chiro for new & expecting Live with @dr.erinray on chiro for new & expecting moms and babies! @dr.erinray is a chiropractor running a practice with her husband in Cumberland, RI (on MA border). Tune in to hear: - How @dr.erinray's approach to chiro is a bit different than mainstream - Common pain points from new and expecting moms that chiro can help with - Chiro for babies and how it all fits in a bigger approach to whole-body healing - Free first consults for new patients! Comment and tag Dr. Erin Ray if you have any follow up questions or contact her directly! I loved learning more about how this form of medicine fits into pregnancy, birth, and newborns👶🏼 #chiropractic #wholebodyhealing #pregnancy #newborn #girlinhealing
If you were here, these are some things you'd have If you were here, these are some things you'd have seen 💌 proud of myself for that tree picture 🍁 fall, nephew love, celebrating @alanafederico.re's birthday, mornings & sunrises 🌅 happy sunday🥹💗✨ #girlinhealing #fallvibes #boston #cameraroll
Healthy eating takes time, ingredient-reading, and Healthy eating takes time, ingredient-reading, and preparation. This can be a struggle if you're: - in a chronic illness flare-up managing fatigue and pain - are juggling a lot (while we all choose to prioritize what's important, life can be downright demanding at times) - or are otherwise struggling in a way that food prep prevents you from eating healthy and homemade food There are ways to create healthier eating shortcuts like - rotisserie chicken @wholefoods (opt for the plain variety for the ingredient-cautious) *Note, I'm not a fan of hot food in plastic. See below. - frozen rice - @kevins.natural.foods prepared meals - frozen, precut veggies When you opt for convenience, you're going to pay more. You may also lose some quality or be exposed to hot food in plastic. (Has anyone ever asked for a fresh rotisserie in a different container??) But, if you can make swaps that are a 1:1 replacement for the real deal, like frozen rice or veggies, or a pretty solid replacement like rotisserie and Kevin's, it's so much better than take-out or throwing in the towel altogether and eating junk food. Do you have any healthier grocery short cuts?! #selfhealer #girlinhealing #autoimmune #chroncillness #ibd #wholefoods #groceryhacks
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