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Why eliminating more foods isn’t solving your gut issues

Why eliminating more foods isn’t solving your gut issues

by Alexa | Dec 15, 2024 | Featured, IBD

Have you ever done an elimination diet or removed the big food triggers like gluten or dairy to improve your Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis symptoms? Have you ever felt disappointed that it didn’t make as big of a difference as you expected? Maybe...
How to Reintroduce Foods with IBD After an Elimination Diet

How to Reintroduce Foods with IBD After an Elimination Diet

by Alexa | Mar 7, 2023 | Featured, IBD

  So, you decided to go through an elimination diet (or healing diet, as I refer to them) to ease symptoms and kickstart healing with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or microscopic colitis. If you are seeing improvement, that is a good sign to start...
My Crohn’s Disease Story: From Sick to Remission, and All in Between

My Crohn’s Disease Story: From Sick to Remission, and All in Between

by Alexa | Jan 11, 2023 | Featured, IBD, Life

This blog has been alive since 2015 and I have not published a comprehensive blog post about my Crohn’s story, until now! That’s okay, though, because I have lots of experiences from over the years to draw from. So really, now is the best time. Read on to...

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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If you've already tried removing gluten and dairy, If you've already tried removing gluten and dairy, AIP, SCD, or "insert diet here," and your IBD didn't change much, yup nutritional therapy is still for you. That's because dietary modifications are one pillar in my client's protocols, but are not *everything.* In nutritional therapy we're focused on W H O L E body healing, so in addition to food +/-, we remedy digestive dysfunction, address intestinal permeability and inflammation, lay the foundation for nervous system recovery, and build routines and systems that keep health sustainable: ☀️ morning routines that make time for eating ☀️ movement that propels your healing, not stifle it ☀️ build a flare toolkit so you know how to pivot when life happens ☀️ embody a self-healer mindset ☀️ get in tune with your body again ☀️ build a bank of go-to meal prep recipes So, if you've tired changing your diet on your own, the next step is starting a whole-body healing program. If you want my guidance, I'd be thrilled to help you. My 1-month Self-Healer Starter Program is the way to begin working together. Comment or DM "SELF-HEALER" or sign up in my bio👻🫐🥩🧀🥕 #selfhealer #autoimmune #crohns #ibd #ulcerativecolitis
We accidentally made what will be our comfort meal We accidentally made what will be our comfort meal of the season🧣and it could not be easier! @thegiadzy sent me GF pasta to try, no strings attached, and I loved the texture (and so pumped to find GF casarecce!). I know I always want to know what people are cooking up for a quick, comforting, but filling meal, so while this isn't quite reinventing the wheel, it's a meal worthy of your weeknight dinner rotation. 1 box @thegiadzy pasta of choice 2 cloves garlic EVOO Pound of ground beef Jar of tomato sauce 1 cup tomatoes 1/2 cup peas Bit of pasta water Grated parm and/or red pepper to top off Made in my @caraway_home sauté pan ❤️ Enjoy! 🍝 #glutenfree #comfortmeal #girlinhealing #pastadish
YES ✅ Nutritional therapy IS for you, too, on IBD YES ✅ Nutritional therapy IS for you, too, on IBD medications. That's because, medication is not an end-all be-all to chronic inflammation and dysfunction, which is why most of my clients in my practice are in medication — it's not doing enough for them to feel their best, or sometimes even just "well!" My practice focuses on deep gut healing and whole body healing that includes your sleep, stress management, nutrition, movement, healthy routines, and more. Medication does not influence any of that. That's all you! Still struggling with fatigue, food intolerances, and a cranky gut? I recommend nutritionally therapy ✅ Comment SELF-HEALER to start 🫶 #ibdflare #guthealth #ibd #crohns #ulcerativecolitis
I went through the NTA program eight years ago and I went through the NTA program eight years ago and every day I'm grateful that it gave me the knowledge and certification to help people take their lives back 🧡 (paid partnership w/ @ntatraining) Other programs pushed outdated dietary dogma and/or weren't targeting root-causes of healing. As someone who had already lived a lifetime of holistically healing through chronic illness, the NTA stood out clearly among the other programs out there in terms of what has helped me the most. It was a no-brainer ☺️ To learn more about this program, join the next webinar! Linked in my stories 🫶 https://www.nutritionaltherapy.com/webinars/ntp #foodismedicine #NTA #NTP #wholebodyhealth #nutritionaltherapy
Aside from simply just getting your life back and Aside from simply just getting your life back and feeling better in general (that's enough reason right there), if you need a nudge to get healing, here it is! The holiday season is creeping up behind us 👀 With IBD, gut issues, and chronic health issues, this wonderful time of the year can feel heavy and burdensome. Lots of energy-draining events and lots of food-centered celebrations can be stressful if you're not ready. Why not be proactive and make this holiday season the best one yet? What you choose to do or not do for your health today is telling you exactly what the next few months you're going to look like. One thing for sure I have yet to hear someone who regretted healing their gut.😆 Only good things come by lovin' on digestion 🧡 P.S. I have openings for my 1-month program, setting you right up for the holiday season! Enroll in the self-healer starter today at the link in my bio or comment SELF-HEALER to get started. Current or past clients, DM me MAINTENANCE to get your holiday prep sessions booked 🫶 #selfhealer #guthealth #foodfreedom #ibd crohns
You're going to thrive, not just survive your flar You're going to thrive, not just survive your flare, starting with these steps. ✅ Don't expect perfection and try not to be too hard on yourself when things aren't going perfectly. Even on the perfect healing protocol, no one is going to have a healing process free of blemishes. Keep the big picture in mind! ✅ Your support team is huge here. You're the only one who can actually do the work, but it makes the world of a difference to have as a supportive family, friends, partner, etc. to lift you up on low days and hold the vision of healing for you. Additionally, your professional team matters. This is who is going to dig for root causes, present new strategies, and ultimately, navigate this process with you. Stay close to family and friends who are a safe place and build a wellness team who fights for you! ✅ Simplify everything. From your meals to your exercise to your supplements, simplifying as often best for a body going through it. This isn't the time to take 50 supplements; it's the time to take just the necessary ones. It's not the time to start training for a marathon or the time to experiment with difficult recipes. Keep the physical and mental load light! If you find yourself exhausted and frustrated to be flaring again, why not try a new approach this time? I'm accepting new clients into my self-healer starter program — 30 days to build a healing foundation —whether you're in a flare or just want to optimize your health☺️🫶 #selfhealer #guthealth #ibd #crohns #ulcerativecolitis
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