What is "gut health" when you have IBD?

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In this podcast we talk about the complexities of gut health for those with IBD. We are both patients and practitioners, and discuss understanding gut health beyond just the absence of disease. We talk about the role of diet, lifestyle, and mental health in managing IBD and improving overall well-being. 

Takeaways-

- Health is not just the absence of disease; it's about optimization.
- Diet, sleep, movement, and stress management are key factors.
- The journey of gut health is ongoing and requires patience.
- Mental health is closely linked to gut health, especially in IBD.
- Focusing on what to add to your diet is crucial for gut health.
- Gut health is about optimizing beneficial bacteria.
- Long-term strategies are essential for preventing flare-ups.
- Resources and support are available for those managing IBD.
- It's important to think about your future self when managing health.

Chapters-
00:00- Understanding Gut Health in IBD
02:45- The Importance of Control and Optimization
04:25- The Addition Mindset in Nutrition
06:18- Long-Term Health and Prevention Strategies

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We love helping provide quality content on IBD nutrition and making it more accessible to all through our podcast, instagram and youtube channel. Creating the resources we provide comes at a significant cost to us. We dream of a day where we can provide even more free education, guidance and support to those with IBD like us.

We need your support to do this. You can help us by liking episodes, sharing them on your social media, subscribing to you tube and telling others about us (your doctors, friends, family, forums/reddit etc). Can you do this for us? In return, I promise to continually level up what we do here.

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Ashley