The Colitis Scope

Most people consume some type of nuts, but it is usually the common three: peanuts, almonds and cashews. There is another nut that should be considered when it comes to improving your health and that is the walnut. This nut packs a punch when it comes to its overall benefits. Not only does it help with your gut, but also with your brain!

Each year we set out to improve ourselves with different goals in mind. The problem is that we usually have very fuzzy targets that don’t get achieved. The SMART method is a way to maybe help increase your chance of reaching your goals!

In this episode I want to talk about the fruit that is known as elderberry. You’ve probably have heard of this berry before but never thought about how powerful it can be for you overall health. Tune in today’s episode and find out why it is so powerful!

A lot of hear how we should drink more and more water each and everyday day. But do you know why it is so important? In this week’s episode I talk about the importance of water, how it helps our body and how much we should be getting each day.

So a lot of people don’t realize this, but changing the Temperature of the water in your shower can have huge benefits when it comes to your health. It is really that simple. From going to hot water to cold you can start to see the benefits from your showers. Enjoy this episode and share it with any friends or family members that need this information.

In this episode, I talk about Intermittent Fasting and how it can benefit your health. There are a lot of benefits, but one of the big take always is decreasing inflammation in our body. When it comes to an autoimmune disease, decreased inflammation can be a huge benefit.

There are a lot of different foods groups that can be beneficial for our gut health and some that can be more harmful. From reading and researching it looks like lectins may be more damaging to our gut health than helping it.

2021 is just around the corner and are you ready for it? It helps to have a plan going into the new year and goals you want to hit. In this episode I talk about the importance of doing this and why it can be helpful for you and your health.

As someone who has been dealing with Ulcerative Colitis I get asked a lot about my health and what I am doing. I also get asked a lot what the difference is between UC and Crohn’s disease. A lot of people assume that it is the same issue. While there are similar symptoms, they do have different factors too.

So with the holidays around the corner we can sometimes feel pressured to eat certain foods or we may not have a lot of options. Because of this we may stress ourselves out which we know can cause a lot more issues when it comes to our health. By not beating yourself up over a bit or two you may help your body not go into a completely negative spiral. Now you should avoid these foods, but if you c...

With holidays coming around the corner we may be traveling and doing quite a bit of moving without really thinking about what we will eat. When traveling we sometimes can fall victim to buying food that isn’t healthy for us and may even cause us to have some gut health issues. I believe it is very important to have some type of food plan when traveling since it will greatly reduce your stress and...

If you are like most people, you probably enjoy a nice cup of coffee in the morning to start your day. While that may work for most people, people who suffer with gut issues may not have the best outcomes when it comes to caffeine. Typically caffeine will stimulate our body which includes our gut and intestines. This will usually lead to urgency to use the bathroom and possibly diarrhea. These iss...

Sleep is one of those things that people tend to not get enough of. Some people will even brag about the lack of sleep they got and how they can still function. When it comes to any autoimmune disease you should really consider the amount of sleep you get and the quality. This is the time for your body to relax and recover from the day. By not getting adequate amount of sleep you may run the risk...

Over 50% of people are mouth breathers. I am one currently and never really thought about the adverse health affects it has on my body. I just assumed that mouth breathing and nose breathing were the same. News flash, they are not. Nose breathing is very different than mouth breathing and has a lot of health benefits. One of the big take seats I found was that nose breathing can help with our para...

I am one of those people that needs to have a smoothie in the morning because I know it will pack a powerful punch with vitamins, minerals and all other healthy items that are needed for my day. I’ve looked around to find the best options to help improve my gut through this healthy option. In my smoothie I am getting a lot of calories to help fuel my body along with supplements to help heal my bod...

This week on The Colitis Scope Podcast, I go in depth with how pomegranate powder can be healthy for you and your body. It is a fruit that has been processed down to a powder so that you can add it to your smoothies, coffees or even your soups. My goal is to find different foods that are super powerful and beneficial to our health. So join me and find out how pomegranate can help your body.

Muscle mass is something that a lot of people don’t think about when it comes to their health. Though with ulcerative colitis it should be one of the top things when it comes to regaining your health. Muscles are vital for our health and with certain autoimmune diseases we can lose a good amount of it. Because of this it can take even longer to regain our health and get back to our normal self. To...

Each episode I dive deeper into finding how to improve our health. Today’s episode will be talking about oil pulling and how it can have multiple affects on our oral hygiene. Find out how it works, how to do it and why I recommend this practice.

I wanted to get a little more personal on today’s episode and talk about my journey with ulcerative colitis. I think that by talking about this someone may hear this and relate to it and understand the highs and lows with UC. I want to help people realize that you are not alone when it comes to any autoimmune disease and that there are people out there who are willing to help you regain your healt...

In my quest to finding ways to improve your t health, I came across Ozone Therapy and how it can be beneficial for your health. While I have not done this treatment just yet, I plan on doing it in the near future to get the full benefits of it and to see how helpful it is. Listen today and find out why ozone may be a great option for you!

On this episode on The Colitis Scope, I talk about the importance of taking your time when it comes to eating. Most people eat in a matter of a few minutes which can have a lot of negative affects on the body. I want you to understand why it is important to take your time and enjoy your food.

Today’s episode I talk about the three tips that can help you with your recovery with your health. These tips include having a positive mindset, communication with people, and not comparing to others. I’ve found these to be very powerful tools with my health and recovery. These tips will help you have a better outlook on life and change the way you look at your disease. I want you to know that we...

Each episode I dive into certain topics and find out how it can be beneficial for our gut and our health. Today's episode, I am going over Slippery Elm and finding out why it can be so important for someone that is trying to heal their gut. Slippery Elm has the ability to help soothe our gut lining, which is important with IBD patients since their guts usually take a fair share of irritation throu...

Each episode I dive deeper into natural ways to help restore and heal your gut. Today's episode is about the fatty acid known as Caprylic Acid. This fatty acid has a huge range of health benefits when it comes to our body. It can help with IBD issues, Candida, Obesity, and many more. I talk about what exactly Caprylic Acid is and where to find it and how to use it. So Gut Warrior, take this messag...

Motivation can be a huge benefit when it comes to achieving optimal health. You need that driving force to help you continue on your journey each and everyday. As someone with an autoimmune disease, it can be hard some days. But if you are able to start small and continue to grow your motivation, you will be unstoppable. And remember we are always here for you if you need a support system. As alwa...