Today, your hosts delve into the intricate landscape of Crohn's disease, offering a comprehensive exploration of both its medical and nutritional dimensions. From understanding the basics and symptoms to discussing diagnostic procedures and treatment options, you’ll get valuable insights into the medical intricacies of Crohn's. This episode covers: The most common risk factors for developing IBD including a surprising ingredient found in food Definition and overview of Crohn's disease and its impact on the digestive system Signs and symptoms you shouldn’t ignore and how they’re not only localised to the gut A detailed diagnostic process Key nutrient considerations for those with Crohn's disease: How individuals with Crohn's disease have explored various dietary approaches, including numerous elimination diets Common dietary approaches The treatment plan, which includes Sandra’s 4 pillar approach  This is a highly specialised episode to raise awareness about a condition that may take a few years to diagnose. Always consult your medical team before making any changes to your diet and never change your medical plan without the consent of your specialists.  Do you have any gut-related questions you’d like us to answer live on the pod? Send us your questions via  [email protected]