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5 ways you could be self-sabotaging your own healing

5 ways you could be self-sabotaging your own healing

by Alexa | Jan 22, 2025 | IBD, Living with chronic conditions

Preventing yourself from healing through autoimmunity and chronic illness might sound like something you’d never do. However, this happens more than you know. It could even be happening right now. Yes, it’s true. And I’m here to gently lift the veil,...
Why you feel unsafe on the chronic illness journey and how to restore trust in yourself

Why you feel unsafe on the chronic illness journey and how to restore trust in yourself

by Alexa | Dec 19, 2024 | Living with chronic conditions

Have you been on a health journey with Crohn’s, UC, or another chronic diagnosis and resonate with feeling unsafe, unstable, and unpredictable in your own body? It’s less of a common theme and more of a ‘given’ that someone with long-standing...

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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Trying to improve your IBD flare or your constant Trying to improve your IBD flare or your constant IBS symptoms? Has it left you feeling frustrated because maybe you've seen some improvement but things haven't gotten as good as you thought they would? Do you find yourself removing more and more foods and don't see a way out? Healing the gut is a multi-step process and the very first and hugely important step is removing foods that are contributing to the problems. They may not have started the problems going on, but they are adding fuel to the fire. Next steps include adding foods in that are gut, immune and whole body health, supportive, using supplements that will further your healing at deeper levels, and running a life audit; your mindset and beliefs, your sleep patterns, the way you respond and perceive stress — and more. Gut healing is deeper than removing gluten (but still important!!) I take my clients through three-months of gut healing foundations — more than just taking away foods — using tools and strategies in their control that they take far beyond their tjme in my practice. DM me if recurring flares, fatigue, food intolerances, and more are all to present in your life, and let's get your next chapter of healing started ✌🏼 #selfhealer #crohns #ulcerativecolitis #ibd #inflammatoryboweldisease #autoimmune #guthealth #ibs #girlinhealing #functionalnutrition #flareup
Sovereign medicine with @dr.lisakoche! (Skill ahea Sovereign medicine with @dr.lisakoche! (Skill ahead a couple of minutes as I worked through my tech) Loved this chat with Dr. Koche! Dr. Koche practices medicine from all angles taking into consideration something super important in the healing process: safety and sovereignty in the body. The internal connection to self is importantly for all the healing modalities to work in harmony, but this piece is often left out. Follow @dr.lisakoche, check out her speaking opportunities and her medical practice, and keep an eye out for her 2026 book, Sovereign Medicine 🫶 #functionalmedicine #wholebodyhealth #energy #holistichealth #drlisakoche #girlinhealing
Warning ⚠️ Ignoring IBD symptoms can have grea Warning ⚠️ Ignoring IBD symptoms can have greater implications than just living with an unpredictable gut. A holistic healing plan that is preventive of flares and ongoing symptoms and keeps chronic inflammation as low as possible is key. If you've been experiencing persistent symptoms, the best time to start putting strategies in place is asap. Start small or start where you are: through diet, supplementation, and lifestyle practices. My ebook is a great place to start healing through food. I know managing your health is overwhelming and exhausting, but don't ignore. Your future self will thank you. 👋🏼 I'm Alexa, a Crohn's thriver of 18 years and your IBD and chronic illness functional nutritionist. My ebook and private practice are here to help you heal. DM if you have any questions💜 #selfhealer #crohns #ulcerativecolitis #girlinhealing #guthealth #autoimmune #chronicillness #youcanheal #ibdnutritionist
Can't seem to break barriers healing Crohn's or UC Can't seem to break barriers healing Crohn's or UC? Ask yourself: Am I living with the intention of love or resentment? These feelings feel very different in the body. And the mind and body are not separate, remember. It might be time to sit down and brain dump all the thoughts and feels going on and see what emotions and beliefs your actions are rooted in. You and your body + mind are on the same team and share the same goals. Work together! 💓 Are you moving through healing with resentment or love?⬇️
Soup gives me life during never-ending winter and Soup gives me life during never-ending winter and with all the sicknesses at their peak, you can't simply can't beat making a batch of soup! 1/2 a large yellow onion or 1 small/med 1 large carrot 2 gloves of garlic EVOO 6 cups of liquid (I did 3 cups @bellandevans bone broth and 3 cups water) 1 can cannellini beans 1 pint grape tomatoes Dino kale 1/2-1 whole bunch) 1 tsp dried sage 1/4 tsp cayenne Salt to taste (1 tsp or more) + pepper Top with fresh cheese and parsley if desired Enjoy! What are your favorite soups lately?!🍜 #soupseason #bonebroth #guthealth #cookingforchronicillness #autoimmune #girlinhealing #seldhealer #ibd
From distraught and devastated by Crohn's to it be From distraught and devastated by Crohn's to it being the fuel to my mission, becoming an FNTP has helped me help others heal. (sponsored) My own healing story through a holistic approach was life-changing, and when I found the @ntatraining curriculum, I knew it was the education for me. The teachings and philosophies were aligned with how I was already living my holistic life. I enrolled in the very next cohort, which was starting in just a couple of weeks, and the rest is history. This nutrition and wellness training taught me the "why's" and "how's" behind building health through foundational pillars, and how I can apply them to clients. The NTA has a sample Nutritional Therapy 101 Course, which is a 5-day email series with a high level overview of the NTA's foundations of health (where we begin to address health!). I'll link it in my stories! If you've been thinking about pursuing further education in holistic wellness, enroll and see what it's all about! Can you see yourself pursuing holistic nutrition? Drop any questions you may have🥰 #nta #holistichealth #functionalmedicine #girlinhealing #functionalnutrition #foundationsofhealth #wholebodyhealth
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