Crohn’s and Colitis are autoimmune diseases that impact every aspect of your life. Unfortunately, conventional treatments can have as many long-term side effects as the disease itself. Stephanie Grutz, a nurse practitioner specializing in Crohn’s disease, joins me to talk about her own experience as someone with Crohn’s and how taking an integrative healthcare approach to managing her disease transformed her life and helped her take her power back.   Move Your Lymph System by: Deep breathing exercises Practice yoga Dry brushing daily Wear compression stockings Walk often   About Stephanie Grutz Stephanie Grutz is a board-certified family nurse practitioner, certified in integrative medicine who also specializes in IV nutritional therapy.  She has a passion for providing her patients with integrative healthcare services and teaching other practitioners alternative ways to approach health & wellness!   In This Episode A description of Crohn’s and Colitis diseases [3:30] What the conventional approach to inflammatory bowel disease is [5:00] Why immune-suppressing drugs may lead to serious health concerns later in life [7:00] How your diet can influence inflammation in your body [8:30] What lymphatic drainage therapy is [13:30] Why it’s essential to move your lymph system [14:00] How to incorporate IV therapy into your healing process [18:30] What it’s like getting a fecal transplant [24:00] The role of enemas for IBD and IBS [32:00]   Links & Resources Get $300 off the Air Doctor using code GRAY15 Get 10% Off Gut Shield with Code HEALGUT Get 10% Off GI support with Code HEALGUT Free Webinar Find Stephanie Grutz Online Follow Stephanie Grutz on Instagram Find Your Longevity Blueprint Online Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online    Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative    Related Episodes  Episode 96: Gut Aging Connection Dr. Vincent Pedre Episode 30: Soma Breathing For Longevity With Jen Broyles Episode 31: Gut/Brain Connection With Dr. Lauryn Lax