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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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If you have a diagnosis under inflammatory bowel d If you have a diagnosis under inflammatory bowel disease know this: elimination diets, or strict guidelines like low fodmap, AIP, GAPS, SCD, etc are NOT meant to be lifelong and can actually become problematic if you stick to them too long without re-introducing new foods. These are meant for healing during acute flares, but not everyone who is recommending these knows that or knows how to help you graduate from this diet one day. Not tolerating whole, real foods on the "no" list of these diets only tells me that there is healing that needs to be done, and avoiding foods is only one part of that. As someone who's lived with Crohn's for 20 years I'm beyond passionate about helping people heal in a personalized way so that they can enjoy as many foods as possible ❤️ If you're READYYYY to actually start healing and not just cutting out foods, comment or DM "self-healer" to sign up for my one month gut-healing starter program! LETS DO THIS! 🌠 #ibd #crohns #ulcerativecolitis #guthealth #foodfreedom
Chronic gut issues have a ROOT imbalance(s) so isn Chronic gut issues have a ROOT imbalance(s) so isn't that where we should start first? paid partnership @ntatraining At the core of being an NTP are the foundations — the building blocks that lead to optimal health, or, when they're missing or lacking, are where the cracks form. This might resonate hard if you feel like you've always been given solutions that seem to cover symptoms, but never tackle your imbalances head-on. Nutritional therapy restores these imbalances, something a biohack tool or singular potion cannot override. NTPs are people who want empowerment and better health in the hands of more people. I'd highly recommend signing up for their next webinar if this sounding just like you!! https://www.nutritionaltherapy.com/webinars/ntp #guthealth #nutritionaltherapy #ntp #holisticwellness
Who's entering their gut-healing era? If IBD flar Who's entering their gut-healing era? If IBD flares are unpredictable, eating is like playing Russian roulette, and you see the bathroom more than you'd like, then it's time! 🌱🍃 Comment or DM "FLARE" for my free IBD flare cheat sheet to get your started ⬇️ Follow @girlinhealing for more content on holistic IBD healing 💚 #selfhealer #ibd #crohns #ulcerativecolitis #inflammatoryboweldisease
Dooo you what you sayyy you're going to do! This Dooo you what you sayyy you're going to do! This is so important for rebuilding trust after/while going through chaos and unpredictability. Little things matter. If you say you're going to walk in the morning, DON'T hit snooze. If you're committing to cooking at home DON'T pick up take out because it's easier. Yes, this can be hard. It's habit change. And healing chronic illness requires changing who you've been. And you can do it!! #selfhealer #chronicillness #healingibd #crohns #girlinhealing
Loveee these bagels so much! (FYI not my original Loveee these bagels so much! (FYI not my original recipe) 1 cup GF flour (I used @kingarthurbaking 1:1) 1 cup plain greek yogurt 2 tsp baking powder Pinch of salt Brush with egg or oil before baking @ 375 for 25 min Let them completely cool before cutting! Toast and enjoy ☺️ #glutenfree #ibdfriendly #ibd #crohns #girlinhealing
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