Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally

40 Episodes

By: Josh Dech

Crohn's and Colitis can be reversed - contrary to what your doctors have probably told you. Why? Because inflammation is NEVER random. We just have to find what's causing it. I'm an IBD specialist, medical lecturer and physician's consultant for Crohn's, Colitis and other digestive diseases, and I've helped hundreds of people reverse their IBD.This podcast is all about the causes and contributing factors to what's creating inflammation in your gut, leading to IBD. These are the audios from the live trainings that I do every week in my Facebook group to teach members the tools they reverse these d...

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49: How To Have More Energy When You Have Crohn's and Colitis

#49

Yesterday at 11:00 PM

Chronic fatigue comes with Crohn's and Colitis but you can get your energy back! I'm going to show you you're so tired, where energy comes from and how you can get more energy, right now!

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

How energy is made in your body3 ways that IBD and IBD treatments deplete your energy3 things you can do right now to get more energy

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48: 5 Secrets Your Doctor Will NEVER Tell You About Your Crohn's and Colitis

#48

06/24/2025

The information your doctor tells you about your IBD is wrong... dead wrong. And the data is so clear that it's almost criminal. In this episode, I'm giving you the 5 most important things that your doctor would never say, but that you need to hear to advocate for yourself properly.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

What you must know about IBDWhat your doctor has lied about (even without knowing)The role of your environment on your IBDIBD is not random (or genetic...or autoimmune)Your food mattersWhat your medications aren't doing for you

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47: The 5 Best and Worst Supplements for Crohn's and Colitis (IBD)

#47

06/17/2025

Crohn's and Colitis can be handled naturally and I'm giving you the 5 BEST and 5 WORST supplements to use for your inflammatory bowel disease so you can better understand the natural, functional medicine approach to it all.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

The 5 worst supplements that are harming your gut and wasting your moneyThe 5 best supplements I give my clientsWhy supplements are not the answerRoot causes vs. "plant based medication"

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46: Your Genes DO NOT Cause IBD (And Here's How To Improve Them)

#46

06/09/2025

Genes do not cause Crohn's and Colitis. In fact, they're blamed way too often, even though the science doesn't support it.

Your genes DO NOT cause this disease - but your genes can be made to express poorly. Here's what's causing this....

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

What are genes and how do they work?5 genes linked to IBD and what they doWhy you can't blame your genetics3 things causing your genes to "be sick"Epigenetics explainedHow to improve your genetics in IBD

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45: How to Detox Safely and Effectively with IBD (Crohn's and Colitis)

#45

06/02/2025

Detoxing can be dangerous. It's obviously a big part of healing, but if you do it wrong, it can also put you in the hospital.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
What detoxing isThe mistakes you keep makingThe critical steps you're missing with detoxes"Drainage" and why you need itDetoxing your bowels, liver, lymphs, skin, sinuses and kidneysThe risks of detoxingHow to detox yourself safely

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44: Rebuilding Your Gut Microbiome When You Have IBD (Crohn's and Colitis)

05/26/2025

Your gut microbiome may be more important than your DNA, and when it's out of balance, so is everything else from you moods, sleep, immune system and disease processes, all the way to your metabolism and brain function.

I'm showing you how to rebuild your microbiome when you have Crohn's and Colitis.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Why your gut microbiome matters so muchWhy your microbiome is a mess with IBDWhy you've been unable to fix it5 Steps to Healing and Repairing your gut microbiomeHow to maintain it once it's fixedThe 4 stages of how...

43: True Stories of People Who Have Reversed Their IBD So You Can Do It Too

05/19/2025

Crohn's and Colitis are reversible and today, you're going to hear some stories of those who reversed their bowel disease, what their root causes were, the steps they took and how their bowels are doing today.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
True stories of those who reversed IBDThe most common root causesThe steps needed to reverse Crohn's and Colitis

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42: Are Parasites Causing Your Crohn's or Colitis?

05/12/2025

I see parasites in 80% or more of our clients. So how do you know if they're causing your IBD?

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
The basics you need to know about parasitesHow they make you sickThe different types of parasites Misconceptions about parasites What parasites do to your immune system Symptoms of parasitesHow to get rid of them safely

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41: Improving Your Mental Health With Crohn's and Colitis

05/06/2025

Crohn's and Colitis can cause your mental health to decline severely, and this happens for a number of reasons like quality of life, chemical imbalances and medical trauma.

This episode is dedicated to helping you improver your mental health with some very easy, tangible steps.

TIME STAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction and The Reasons Why IBD Causes Mental Health issues
01:38 - Emotional Trauma vs. Menta Health
03:04 - Gut-Brain Axis vs. Mental Health
05:41 - Systemic Inflammation vs. Mental Health
06:58 - Nutrient Deficiencies vs. Mental Health
08:32 - IBD Treatments/Drugs Causing Mental Health...

40: Why Your Doctor's Advice Might Be Making Your Crohn's and Colitis Worse

#40

04/28/2025

Did you know that medical error is the 3rd leading cause of death in the USA? This is just one of the reasons you need to take charge of your health, but there are many reasons why your doctor's advice may be making your Crohn's and Colitis worse...

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
The bad advice and treatments your doctor gives youThe bad rhetoric they learn about IBD Bad or dangerous treatments doctors recommendObvious things they miss with your diseaseAnd of course, I'm going to give you good advice, treatments and rhetoric Vital things you need to...

39: What Your Poop Says About Your Gut and Root Causes

#39

04/01/2025

Your poop is like a crystal ball into your gut health. When you understand the different components, smells, textures and colours, you'll know where to start to begin healing your gut - often very easily.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
The 5 types of poopWhat different textures meanWhat smells and colours meanWhat frequency meansHow this helps you heal your gut

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38: Can Mold Be Causing Your Crohn's or Colitis (IBD)?

#38

03/20/2025

Mold can create all sorts of autoimmune conditions, including IBD. We're going to walk through the symptoms of mold, how to test yourself and your home for mold, and how to remove it from your body.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Facts you need to know about moldHow it gets into your home and bodyThe systems mold affects (immune, microbiome, hormones, neurological, etc.)Testing your home and yourself for moldWhat to do if you find mold in your homeHow to get mold out of your body safely

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37: Everything Parents and Teens Need to Know About Crohn's and Colitis

#37

03/13/2025

This episode will change how you see Crohn's and colitis forever.
Crohn's and Colitis (IBD) are not random conditions and there's so much more you can do than just medication and surgery. In fact, many cases are reversible. I'll explain how IBD really happens, what's going on in your immune system and what you can do about it to begin healing naturally.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
The massive spike in diseases in our modern worldWhy we get sick and why IBD is a "first world" problemHow your immune system works with IBDOther illnesses IBD c...

36: Rebalancing Your Immune System to Heal Crohn's and Colitis

#36

03/07/2025

You get sick for 3 main reasons: Toxins, Nutrient Deficiencies and Microbes.
I'm going to show you what these are, how they work and how you can use this to rebalance your immune system to get closer to healing your IBD. We'll also cover natural and pharmaceutical options.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
What you MUST know about IBD before you start this processWhat you need to start healingHow your immune system worksCalming your overactive immune systemBoosting your immun system's inactive partsNatural and pharmaceutical options to rebalance your immune system

35: Why Stress Causes You To Flare and How To Stop It From Happening

#35

02/26/2025

Stress is almost always synonymous with a Crohn’s or Colitis flare – and once you know how and why this is happening, you can take these steps to prevent it from happening.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Why stress causes flaresTechniques to help you manage stressWhat stress does to you immune systemSupplements and medications to control your heightened stress responsesHow to repair and reverse stress related damage and stay out of flares

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34: Recovering from Antibiotic Damage + Natural Antibiotic Alternatives for Crohn's and Colitis

#34

02/13/2025

Antibiotics are almost impossible to avoid in today’s world and they are guaranteed to damage your gut. So what can you do to avoid using them, and repair the damage done from prior use?

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Horrifying things your doctor SHOULD have told you about antibioticsWhat parts of your body are damaged from useWhat you can do to protect yourself from future damageHow to recover from past antibiotic useNatural antibiotic substitutes

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33: The Conversation Your Doctor Never Had With Your About Your IBD - with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

#33

02/09/2025

There are things that your GI doctor will never tell you, like the fact that there are other treatment options for your IBD. But today, we have a GI doctor who WILL tell you that there's more to the story.
Dr. Will B is a world renowned gastroenterologist who specializes in functional medicine and gut health, and we're talking about everything your doctor won't.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Which countries have the worst gut healthHow our gut microbiomes can actually help us measure health and predict diseaseThe failures of western medicine How inflammatory bo...

32: Preventing IBD Flares and Reaching Remission

#32

01/23/2025

The worst part about having IBD is the flares. But what if there was something you could do about it to prevent this from happening?

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
What flares are and why they happenAddressing the root causes and your immune systemSteps to preventing flaresHow to recover faster Supplements you can take

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31: How to Prevent and Fix Recurring C.Diff Infections

#31

01/21/2025

C.Diff (clostridioides difficile) is almost unavoidable with IBD. I'm going to show you why you keep getting these infections and what you can do about it.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Need to know facts about C.DiffWhy you keep getting itWhy your doctors treatments may be making you worseHow to build defences against C.DiffAntibiotic alternativesHow to prevent C.Diff infections down the road

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30: Your Doctor Gave You Bad Advice - Eat These Foods Instead

#30

01/05/2025

I reviewed the foods and diet recommendations from the Crohn's Colitis Foundation, Mayo Clinic and Web MD, and there are 6 major problems. I'm breaking down the 6 foods they ay to eat that may actually be keeping you inflamed.

You'll learn what they are, why they made this recommendation, the problems I found, and what you can do instead.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Foods you were told to ear that are inflaming youWhy these organizations recommended these foodsWhy they're actually bad for youWhat you can eat instead

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29: How We Treat Crohn's and Colitis Differently

#29

12/23/2024

Crohn's and Colitis can make you feel isolated, unseen, unheard and invalidated when others don't understand what you're going through... It's even harder when it's your friends and family.

This is a guide to help you finally be seen and heard by your loved ones, and it also serves as a guide for caregivers to understand what your loved one is going through.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
How Crohn's and Colitis are different diseasesTreatments that are the sameHow we treat them differentlyRoot causes for these diseases3 Rules for IBD dietsthe 7 Steps to reversing IBD<...

28: Finally Feel Seen and Heard: A Guide To Helping Loved Ones Understand IBD

#28

12/18/2024

Crohn's and Colitis can make you feel isolated, unseen, unheard and invalidated when others don't understand what you're going through... It's even harder when it's your friends and family.

This is a guide to help you finally be seen and heard by your loved ones, and it also serves as a guide for caregivers to understand what your loved one is going through.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
8 of the biggest challenges IBD sufferers go through8 things you can do to undertstand/be understood

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27: Foods You Think Are Safe, But Are Actually Killiing Your Gut

#27

12/11/2024

With gut diseases like Crohn's and Colitis, food can be a difficult thing to manage. I'm going to show you the tops foods you think are good for you, but are actually destroying your gut, why it's happening, AND what they're doing to your immune system to cause flares.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Whole grains, folic acid and glyphosateRaw foods, fibre and vegetables High histamine foodsCitrusNightshades (vegetables) White foods / the White DietSafe foods I recommend eating

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26: Top 5 Holistic Treatment Protocols for Crohn's and Colitis

#26

12/06/2024

It is possible to treat IBD naturally, and I'm going to show you how.

There are 5 key protocols that you can easily use to begin managing/treating your Crohn's or Colitis naturally and holistically.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Using supplements PROPERLYImmunology 101: why you're inflamedDiet (3 simple rules to follow)Stress management and mind body practicesSpecfic (root cause focused) supplementationTargetted probioticsFecal Transplants (FMT)

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25: The 3 Main Causes of IBD, and How You Can Remove Them to Start Healing

#25

11/29/2024

There are many factors that go into causing IBD, and today, I'm showing you 3 of the most types of infections that I see causing Crohn's and/or colitis in my clients, as well as what you can do to remove them and begin healing.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Why you get sick (any time, ever)3 Primary infections causing IBDHow to know if you have parasites, fungus (mold / candida) or clostridia (bacteria)Using symptoms to find your root causeHow to remove these infections and begin healing

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24: The Risks of IBD Drugs And The Natural Alternatives You Can Use

#24

11/22/2024

Biolgics are scary, but there are alternatives. I'm going to show you the op 5 most common Crohn's and Colitis drugs, how they work, side effects and some alternatives that you can safely use at home.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
The 5 main types of IBD drugsThe long list of potential side effects Fixing vs. Managing your diseaseAlternatives vs. Rx. medication Precautions to take with supplements3 Reasons why your IBD CAN BE REVERSED

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23: Top 5 Things That Will Cause You to Flare

#23

11/19/2024

Once you know what's causing you to flare, you can avoid it. We're talking about the worst offenders for IBD, so you know what to avoid to stay healthy, and in remission.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Root causes vs. TriggersThe wrost offenders for IBDStress and stress managementWhy fibre is good or badDiet typesNSAIDS / anti-inflammatory drugsWhy probiotics might be bad for you

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22: Proving Your Bowel Disease is not Genetic, Autoimmune or Unknown, and Proof You Can Heal Yourself

#22

10/24/2024

Your bowel disease isn't random, and I'm going to prove it to you. This episode is a lecture I did for a medical academy that I want to bring to you.

In this episode I will disprove your doctors and you'll finally have hope that your disease is not random, genetic, or even autoimmune, and that there is much more hope for what comes next!

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Understanding IBDWhat causes inflammationHow it can't be autoimmune, genetic, or idiopathicbowel disease around the world and who has it mostStudies to disprove your doctorsWhat...

21: What It Takes To Reverse Your IBD

#21

10/14/2024

You were right. It's not impossible, and your body is not randomly attacking you. Your inflammatory bowel disease has a root cause - you just have to find it.

Billie Jean (in video) found what was causing hers and you're going to learn what these were so you can begin to identify these root causes in yourself to reverse your IBD.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
A true story of reversing IBD What causes itIdentifying root causesRemission vs. ReversalThe alyers contributing to IBDWhat it takes to reverse your Crohn's or Colitis

20: What You Should Eat for IBD (Crohn's + Colitis)

#20

10/08/2024

What should you eat for your IBD, and why does your doctor think food doesn't matter?

This episode will show you what foods are best for IBD (in general) and how to find foods that are best for YOUR Crohn's and colitis.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Why your doctor thinks food doesn't matterwhy this is TOTALLY crazyHow poor nutrition education in medical school actually isWhich oods are best for IBD (general)Why junk foods often feel safe Which foods are goof for YOUR IBDWhy some foods are good for some people but b...

19: Your Body Isn't Attacking Itself: The Truth About Antibodies in Crohn's and Colitis

#19

09/25/2024

What would it mean for you in your IBD was not actually autoimmune? Could it mean you can finally get relief? ... Or could it mean you can actually reverse the disease?

In this episode, we're talking about what I call "The IBD antiboy fallacy" - showing you why your IBD is not autoimmne, and that your body is NOT actually attacking itself.

Which means it can be reversed.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Antibody overview - what they are and what we seePrimary causes of IBD and the antibodies they createCommon causes...

18: How You Got IBD and Why You Flare Up (Plus steps to Predict and Reverse it)

#18

09/22/2024

You've been told that your IBD is unpredictable, and the flares and constantly moving from remissions are just part of your life now. On top of that, no one has told you WHY this happened to you.

But by learning why this happened, you'll have the tools you need to undo it - and I'll prove that it can be done!

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Proof IBD is ReversibleHow you got IBD and the 3000% increase in cases Why and how you go into flaresPredicting your IBD flaresEarly signs of flaresHow to reverse IBDHow to g...

17: What your docor will NEVER tell you about Crohn's and Colitis

#17

09/04/2024

IBD doesn't have to be a mystery, but unfortunately, there are some extremely important things that you should know about this disease that your doctor will never tell you.

In fact, some of this is even shadow banned, meaning social media hides it from you... why?

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Proof your IBD is not permenantThe takeover of Western medicineWhat is "Standard of Care" and why doesn't it work?The business of sickness and diseaseLearning to speak "symptomatology"How to get help with your IBD

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16: Are Parasites the Real Cause of Crohn's and Colitis (IBD)?

#16

08/28/2024

Parasites are more common than you think. Some specialists estimate that up to 80% of all humans have parasite infections and I've seen them be at the roots of Crohn's and colitis for HUNREDS of clients over the years.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
What are parasites?Why they make you sickWhat they eat (in you) for foodParasites vs. autoimmunity, Crohn's and ColitisSymptoms of parasitesHow to remove parasites

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15: Reversing Ulcerative Colitis in just 16 weeks: A True Story

#15

08/26/2024

Your doctor probably told you that Crohn's or colitis are life long conditions. But they're wrong - and we're going to prove it. We're hearing a first hand story from a woman who went from severe ulcerative colitis to having a near perfect colonoscopy in just 16 weeks.

It CAN BE DONE. And she's going to share her story, how she did it and what was actually causing her IBD.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Root causes of IBDIs reversal possible? (yep)Larissa' story of reversing 12+ years of Ulcerative Colitis

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14: 4 Things You Can Do RIGHT NOW to Get Relief from your IBD

#14

08/10/2024

Medications aren't the only way to get relief from your IBD.
I'm giving 4 things to do right now that can help give you relief from your IBD immediately.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Using Supplements ProperlySupplements to trySupplements to avoidCastor OilElimination DietsThe Gut-Brain connection

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13: The Biggest Lies about IBD debunked

#13

08/06/2024

Medications aren't the only way to get relief from your IBD. I'm giving 4 things to do right now that can help give you relief from your IBD immediately.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Why IBD isn't random, autoimmune or geneticWhy diets do or do not help with IBDWhy supplements/holistic approaches do or do not helpHow to use supplements properlyThe importance of the gut brain axisThe roles of happiness, stress and purpose in your life

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12: Five Natural Things to Help Your IBD

#12

07/29/2024

If you've been told that your only solution for your IBD is pharmaceuticals or surgery, then you've been lied to. There's so much more than you can do on your healing journey, and in this episode, we're going to break down 5 things I use in the process of helping my clients reverse their IBD.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
5 Protocols to fix the root of the problemElimination dietsDrainage supportCoffee enemasSupplementsYour Central Nervous System

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11: Can Crohn's and Colitis actually be Cured?

07/22/2024

Crohn's and Colitis are said to be life long conditions, but what if you could actually reverse it? After all, it had to start for a reason...

In this lesson, we're talking about the steps we've used to help hundreds of others reverse their IBD and get their lives back, so you can learn to do it too.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
The biggest step everyone misses when reversing IBDThe 5R's to reversing IBDHow diseases like IBD can happen to youCase studies of reversal after 17+ years

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10: Why Did My IBD Medication Stop Working?

#10

07/11/2024

Have you ever wondered why your IBD meds stopped working? It's common that your doctor will say "you failed this medication" - but that's far from the truth. Your body is just REALLY GOOD at healing you!

I'll explain in this episode...

TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Conventional vs. "Alternative" treatment optionsWhy these do or do not work for youWhy you can't actually "fail" a medicationWhat we need to do to reverse the disease
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