by Rachel Sepulveda, RD | Mar 15, 2026 | Blog
Grieving Your IBD Diagnosis: A Personal Journey to Healing and Taking Control of Your Health Receiving a diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can feel like a punch to the gut, physically and emotionally. As a dietitian living with IBD, I can tell you that the...
by Rachel Sepulveda, RD | Feb 22, 2026 | Blog
When you live with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, even small daily habits can make a big difference in how your gut feels. One of my favorite tools as a holistic IBD dietitian and someone who has lived with IBD for over 20 years, is using anti-inflammatory...
by Rachel Sepulveda, RD | Jan 24, 2026 | Blog
How the Gut–Brain Connection Works (and Why Stress Affects the Gut) The gut and the brain are constantly communicating through what’s called the gut–brain connection. This system includes nerves, hormones, and the immune system, all working together to control...
by Rachel Sepulveda, RD | Jun 21, 2025 | Blog
Supplements for Inflammatory Bowel Disease When I first started working with clients who have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), I quickly learned how overwhelming the world of supplements can be for the average person. Every week, I’d hear questions like: “Should I be...
by Rachel Sepulveda, RD | Jan 5, 2025 | Blog
Traditional Chinese Medicine and IBD Living with inflammatory bowel disease often feels like navigating uncharted waters. When I was first diagnosed, I relied on traditional medical recommendations – Budesonide and Remicade. While these were initially essential to...
by Rachel Sepulveda, RD | Dec 2, 2024 | Blog
Feeling Confused About What to Eat with Inflammatory Bowel Disease? Let’s Clear That Up Together Living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been a journey filled with both challenges and learning moments. One of the hardest aspects of managing IBD for me, and I...
