It starts with trauma. Your body is tearing itself apart. You are in extreme pain. You have never been this sick in your life. You can’t think straight, you’re fatigued, the sight of food repulses you, you are violently ill. Under these conditions, you will make the most important decisions of your life: decisions thatContinue reading “Why Big Pharma is a Disaster for Crohnies”
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Studies on Crohn’s and Diet
Scientists have not conducted large scale, randomized controlled studies on Crohn’s and diet. What studies have been done have shown correlation between whole foods plant based diets and a protective effect against developing Crohn’s disease. A recent case study details the story of a 25 year old man with severe Crohn’s that was not respondingContinue reading “Studies on Crohn’s and Diet”
Balancing a Vegan Diet for Crohn’s
Don’t believe the hype: It’s actually very easy to get complete nutrition with a vegan diet, especially one that is based on whole foods. A few easy guidelines will help you figure out a plant based whole foods diet that will agree with your Crohn’s disease. The building blocks of a vegan diet for Crohn’sContinue reading “Balancing a Vegan Diet for Crohn’s”
Easing into Vegan
The bulk of scientific research on diets for weight loss is conclusive: diets don’t work. One reason for this is because our bodies are designed to maintain their weight during times of hardship and famine. This has been an asset to our species evolutionarily, and no amount of calorie counting will change this fact. TheContinue reading “Easing into Vegan”
Diet for Active Disease and Remission
Note: this is purely anecdotal and not meant to constitute medical advice. Please work with your doctor to find the best treatment for your Crohn’s disease. It is a serious disease that can be life threatening. Most people with Crohn’s react differently to different foods. During my round of steroids, when my disease was stillContinue reading “Diet for Active Disease and Remission”
Getting Off Meds & Going Whole Foods Plant Based
No one wants to be told they will be living the rest of their life on medication. For many in the US with substandard health insurance, being told you will live the rest of your life on expensive medications is a paradox. How can I live well if I can’t afford to live? How canContinue reading “Getting Off Meds & Going Whole Foods Plant Based”
