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Crohn's Disease Toolkit
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items This is a list of all the things I use to manage Crohn's without medications.
I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease (IBD) in 2021. I did not like the long list of side effects that came with the medications, steroids, immunosuppresents, and biological...
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Supplements
Foods & Drinks
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Supplements
These are all the supplements I use to support my body and help it to heal.
This is my #1 supplement. The astragulus root keeps my immune system from over or under reacting. The marshmallow root soothes and helps to heal the gut lining. I usually take 2 every morning.
Christopher's Immucalm Immune Support
Taking a good probiotic is crucial to keeping your gut healthy. This one in particular has really helped me as it also includes prebiotics and digestive enzymes. It is important to take high quality probiotics as many cheaper probiotics do not make i...
Flora Biome - Live Probiotic & Prebiotic
Aloe Vera Juice is incredibly soothing to the gut. It also really helps to calm inflammation. I use this whenever my stomach feels out of sorts, painful, or inflamed. I drink an ounce or two as often as I need to.
Lily Of The Desert Aloe Vera Juice, 16 Fl oz
Activated Charcoal is one of “emergency” supplements. I use it any time I've eaten something, and my stomach doesn't like it. It will help to absorb whatever my stomach isn't happy with. I'm sure there are higher quality versions of this but this is ...
Nature's Bounty Activated Charcoal 260mg
Collagen helps to soothe, seal, and heal the gut lining. Unflavored collagen is really easy to add to your morning coffee or tea and you won't even taste it. I drink some every morning.
Further Food Unflavored Collagen Peptides
Any easy way to get electrolytes in. Just squirt it into something you are already drinking! Pro tip: don't put it in plain water. 😉 You will get an extra 20% off by going through this link!
Buoy Hydration
Foods & Drinks
A big part of healing Crohn's is through diet. I personally cannot eat wheat except on occasion, or it will put me into a flare. I also find that eating a lot of processed food really makes my body struggle, so I try to stick to organic and homemade ...
Homemade Water Kefir is an easy, low maintenance, but powerful way to get some more probiotics in! It is milder flavored than kombucha so that is a huge plus to me! It's also super easy and affordable to make.
SIX Brewing Bags & Large Portion Cup - Kefir
Turmeric is another anti-inflammatory food, so sneaking it into this delicious chai is amazing. I drink this almost every morning. I love that it's organic and that this small tin holds over 100 servings!
Blue Lotus Golden Masala Chai - 100 Cups
Having a high-quality electrolyte on hand is really helpful if you are struggling with diarrhea. This one includes some incredible amino acids and doesn't have junk ingredients.
BodyHealth PerfectAmino Electrolytes - Passion Fruit
Having a healthy but quick snack that you can pick up at the grocery store is really convenient. These chips are one of the few that have really good ingredients. Definitely a better choice then everything else on the shelf!
Siete Grain Free Tortilla Chips, Nacho, 5 Oz
When I'm craving something fizzy, I love making my own healthy Italian cream soda. I dump this together with some half & half and some sweetener. So delicious! This Sparkling water is made with only water and fruit juice so it doesn't have the ju...
Spindrift Sparkling Water 16 Pack Raspberry Lime
Gelatin is super soothing and healing to the gut. I love making my own homemade marshmallows and gummies with this gelatin!
Further Food Premium Gelatin Powder 15.87 oz.
Other
Here are some other random things that I use to stay healthy with a Crohn's diagnosis.
Mold Toxicity was a huge issue for me and prevented me from getting out of a flare. Having an air purifier made such a huge difference in making so I could start healing, even before I could get out of the mold.
WISESKY 3-in-1 HEPA Pet Air Purifier
I like to make my own magnesium spray by mixing equal parts magnesium flakes and distilled water. Spraying some on my body right before bed helps me relax and get better sleep. This in turn helps my body heal and stay healthy. It also helps to balanc...
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