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When is it OK to splurge on your gut-healing diet? A nutritionist’s guide

When is it OK to splurge on your gut-healing diet? A nutritionist’s guide

by Alexa | Jun 23, 2025 | IBD, Living with chronic conditions

So you’re following certain eating guidelines to heal your gut and reduce uncomfortable symptoms like bloat, urgency, gas,and more. You’re wondering, “When is it OK for me to indulge in a food that may or may not trigger me?” I got you. Maybe you’re on vacation and...
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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Feeling like 💩 is not even the worst of living with unresolved IBD issues.

The financial burden of spending money on things that don't yield answers or results sucks, too, but that's still not even the worst part.

The worst part is how uncontrolled gut issues bleed into all other areas of life.

➡️ Too fatigued to go to the birthday party
➡️ Fear of being somewhere without a bathroom nearby
➡️ Putting off starting a family
➡️ Not recognizing your own body
➡️ Feeling anxiety around food

These have all been the *real* gut health concerns among my clients. After resolving the nagging gut issues, this is what it's really about!

Start your three-month IBD program today. Just DM me "HEAL" to get on the Gut Health Strategy Session calendar 🙌🏼
Close your eyes and think about yourself having gu Close your eyes and think about yourself having gut issues. What does it look like?

Does having IBD mean you eat the same five safe foods all the time? All while feeling fatigued and like life is so... lackluster?

Does having IBS mean you always look a liiiiitle (or a lot) pregnant after you eat and you'll just always be the person with a food baby?

Does having an unexplained "weak stomach" mean the bathroom causes anxiety? And you're always on the lookout for the nearest one?

Just because something has been your experience in the past doesn't mean it has to or will be that way, forever.

As a nutritional therapy practitioner, the missing links I've seen in my IBD and gut health clients mirror each other, even if in different ways. Gaps in their foundations, habits that are fueling imbalance, and root issues that have been overlooked. When addressed, life starts to look real different, in an amazing way.

If you're ready to seize your summer (and beyond 🚀) join the three-month healing program and work with me directly. We'll rebuild what health looks like for you and you'll graduate more confident and stronger than ever.

The link is in my bio to set up a chat or DM me "HEAL" to know more 💗🙏 because why notttt you?!

PS‼️ Did you hear the news?! My practice now accepts payment plans through Klarna, Affirm, and AfterPay. These platforms are no longer for your new summer wardrobe, they're for changing your LIFE!‼️

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Being sick costs much more than just dollar bills😣 Wellness on the other hand gives you a ROI that's hard to put a price on🍓🤸✈️🏃‍♀️

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Nice to meet you, I'm Alexa. Crohn's thriver for m Nice to meet you, I'm Alexa. Crohn's thriver for most of my life (almost 20 years) turned nutritional therapy practitioner to bridge the gap between chronic gut issues and a whole-body, root-cause approach to health.

Your health can get real good again, your body can be a peaceful place again, and your confidence in yourself to take care of you can be *chef's kiss.*

I'd love to help you in your pursuit of slide 2🥳 Book a free call to see if you're the right fit for my functional nutrition practice!

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IBD became less overwhelming and more manageable w IBD became less overwhelming and more manageable when I learned that controlling the controllables is the key (once I learned that there was so much in my control).

Food is one of our biggest healing tools, so I make the most of it.

Have you tapped into your food as a healing tool, yet? 👀🥩🍏🥕
RECENT EATS 🥳 simple, nutrient-dense meals that RECENT EATS 🥳 simple, nutrient-dense meals that support my anti-inflammatory endeavors!

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