“Drug-Free IBD” Curriculum

Week 1: FOUNDATIONS

  1. Introduction to IBD: causes, natural history
  2. The role of the microbiome and dysbiosis
  3. Understanding how and why we get IBD
  4. Crohn’s disease overview
  5. Ulcerative colitis overview

Week 2: MEDICATIONS

  1. Current standard of care: biologics, steroids…
  2. Side effects of conventional therapy
  3. Supplements
  4. Probiotics
  5. What is “judicious prescribing”?

Week 3: ROLE OF DIET & LIFESTYLE

  1. Current studies
  2. Our data
  3. Clinical experience
  4. Patient stories
  5. Are you a candidate?

Week 4: REMISSION

  1. Implementing the diet
  2. Following the lifestyle
  3. The role of probiotics
  4. What to expect
  5. Working with your doctor