Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
Most people are familiar with fiber, and know that it is part of a healthy diet. However, for those with gastrointestinal issues, like IBD, fiber is something that we may try to avoid as it can irritate our already inflamed intestinal lining. Having said this, many people assume fiber is all the same, and while … Read more
It’s hard to believe, but it has been a year since I started my blog Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD. As I celebrate this milestone, I could not have done it without YOU! Thank you for all your support over this last year! I have been able to meet and work alongside some amazing … Read more
If you are new to the world of IBD or are having to have a conversation about surgery for IBD it can be confusing when presented with so many similar sounding procedures. The most common confusion in this area is the difference between a colectomy and a colostomy. A colectomy simply means that surgery is … Read more
For those with Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis remission is their long-term goal. Remission can be defined as a period of time where the patient experiences little or no symptoms of their chronic illness. Many IBD patients do not realize there are actually five different types of remission. I have personally had UC now for seven … Read more
A recent pooled analysis from three separate observational studies found that individuals taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) had a moderately increased risk of developing IBD. PPIs are commonly referred to as heartburn medication and can be purchased over the counter. Common brands include Prilosec, Prevacid, and Nexium. These medications work by slowing stomach acid production, … Read more
Turmeric has been used in India for thousands of years not only as a spice for cooking but as a medicine too. It is only in recent years that science has begun to back up these claims of old. Turmeric is a root plant related to ginger, often turned into a spice. Turmeric contains some … Read more
Magnesium is vital to your body’s overall health and is responsible for more than 300 chemical reactions. It is essential in the growth, maintenance of bones, nerve function, and muscle movement just to name a few. It also helps neutralize stomach acid and helps move waste through the intestines properly. People with IBD can often … Read more
Starting any diet can be daunting, especially not including grains, refined sugar, processed foods, or potatoes. Welcome to SCD, a life-changing, hope-giving, way of eating designed for those with IBD, Celiac disease, Autism, and Diverticulitis. You may be asking yourself what exactly is SCD? Well, it stands for The Specific Carbohydrate Diet and was originally … Read more
Those with IBD may be more susceptible to infections because of the medications commonly prescribed, and shingles are no exception. Herpes zoster, or shingles, is a reactivation of the chickenpox virus in the body, resulting in a painful rash or rashes usually on the trunk of the body. The IBD population has already been estimated … Read more
Breathwork refers to specific breathing techniques and exercises. It is any type of breathing in which you intentionally change your breath or breathing pattern. Breathwork has decreased stress and positively affects anxiety, depression, chronic pain, grief, and PTSD. There are six main types which we will discuss, as well as some specific breathing exercises that … Read more