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Reversing Crohn's and Colitis NaturallyAuthor: Josh Dech
What if Crohns and Colitis werent lifelong?Hosted by IBD specialist Josh Dech who has helped over 500 people reverse Crohn's and Colitis, this podcast reveals the hidden root causes of Crohns disease and Ulcerative Colitis; from microbiome collapse and bile acid dysfunction to mold toxicity, immune imbalance, chronic inflammation, and the gut-brain connection.Every week, learn simple, science-backed strategies to reduce symptoms, calm inflammation, repair your gut, and rebuild your life.Reversing Crohns & Colitis Naturally is for anyone who wants real answers, real hope, and a path to real healing. Language: en-us Genres: Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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94: IBD Doesn't Come Out of Nowhere: The Hidden Build-Up Behind Crohn's and Colitis
Tuesday, 3 November, 2026
Have you ever been diagnosed with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis and been told that it was genetic, autoimmune, or simply something that happened for no apparent reason?In this episode, Josh Dech challenges the idea that inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) develops randomly and explores the potential root causes that may contribute to its development over time.Rather than looking at IBD as an isolated condition, Josh examines the relationship between the gut microbiome and the immune system, explaining how disruptions to this relationship may contribute to chronic intestinal inflammation in genetically susceptible individuals.He walks through research examining potential IBD risk factors, including childhood antibiotic exposure, food poisoning, Salmonella and Campylobacter infections, ultra-processed foods, stress, and other environmental influences. He also explores why a diagnosis that appears sudden may actually be the culmination of years of underlying gut disruption.One of the central concepts discussed is the idea of the last straw: the final event that pushes an already vulnerable system beyond its ability to maintain balance. Josh illustrates this through several case examples, including individuals with histories of antibiotic exposure, environmental stressors, gallbladder removal, and long-standing digestive problems.The episode also explores research discussed by Josh involving immune system changes that may precede the development of noticeable IBD symptoms by several years.If you're living with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or unexplained chronic gut inflammation, this episode offers a different framework for understanding your health history and exploring the factors that may have contributed to your condition.The goal isn't simply to understand why you have symptoms. It's to start asking what happened long before those symptoms appeared.TOPICS DISCUSSED:Why Crohn's And Colitis Don't Come Out Of NowhereThe History Behind The Autoimmune Classification Of IBDThe Role Of Genetics And The Swedish Twin StudiesEnvironmental And Lifestyle Risk Factors For IBDThe Relationship Between The Gut Microbiome And Immune SystemThe Cumulative Effect Of Stress And Environmental ExposuresReal-World Cases And The Last Straw TheoryResearch Suggesting Immune Changes Precede IBD SymptomsIdentifying Potential Root Causes Rather Than Focusing Only On SymptomsWant help with your IBD?Schedule a call with me and my teamJoin the Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally CommunityVisit our Website:gutsolution.caVideo Podcast:Watch the video podcast on YouTubeFollow me on Social Media:Facebook: @joshdech.healthInstagram: @joshdech.healthJoin my free Facebook group: IBD Support and SolutionsSupport the show
