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Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally

Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally

Josh Dech 88 Episodes Sep 7, 2026

Hosted by IBD specialist Josh Dech, this podcast challenges the notion that Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are lifelong conditions. It explores hidden root causes such as microbiome collapse, bile acid dysfunction, mold toxicity, immune imbalance, chronic inflammation, and the gut-brain connection. Each episode offers simple, science-backed strategies to reduce symptoms, calm inflammation, and repair the gut. The show aims to provide real answers and practical paths to healing for those affected by these conditions.

Episodes

92: Fecal Transplants Aren’t a Miracle Cure: The Missing Step That Can Make or Break Them
92: Fecal Transplants Aren’t a Miracle Cure: The Missing Step That Can Make or Break Them Sep 7, 2026 1182 Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has become one of the most intriguing—and misunderstood—tools in the world of gut health. In this episode, Josh breaks down what fecal transplants actually do, where the science is strongest, and why they should not be treated as a universal “miracle cure.”The conversation begins with the basic science behind FMT: transferring microbes from a screened donor i
91: IBS vs. IBD - Could SIBO Be the Missing Link Between the Two
91: IBS vs. IBD - Could SIBO Be the Missing Link Between the Two Aug 31, 2026 1401 IBS and IBD are often confused with one another, but they are not the same condition—and understanding the difference may be one of the most important steps in making sense of chronic gut symptoms.In this episode, Josh Dech breaks down the distinction between irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. He explains why IBS i
90: Control Symptoms Naturally So You Can Stop Relying on Medications
90: Control Symptoms Naturally So You Can Stop Relying on Medications Aug 24, 2026 1586 Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are often approached primarily through the lens of symptom management, medication, and surgery. But what happens when we start asking a different question: What may have contributed to the development of the disease in the first place?In this episode, Josh Dech explores a root-cause approach to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), challenging listeners to look b
89: Your Root Cause Isn’t in One Test: The Step-by-Step Way to Find What’s Actually Driving Bowel Disease
89: Your Root Cause Isn’t in One Test: The Step-by-Step Way to Find What’s Actually Driving Bowel Disease Aug 17, 2026 1361 Finding the root cause of Crohn’s disease, colitis, diverticulitis, IBS, and other chronic gut conditions is rarely as simple as ordering one laboratory test. In this episode, Josh Dech explains why a history-first approach can be more valuable than immediately ordering an expensive battery of functional medicine tests.Josh walks through how he investigates the timeline leading up to chronic gut s
88: SIBO - The Hidden Gut Problem That Can Keep Crohn’s & Colitis Symptoms Alive
88: SIBO - The Hidden Gut Problem That Can Keep Crohn’s & Colitis Symptoms Alive Aug 10, 2026 1672 SIBO—small intestinal bacterial overgrowth—is often treated as though the bacteria themselves are the entire problem. But what if the overgrowth is actually a sign that something deeper in the digestive system has gone wrong?In this episode of Reversing Crohn’s and Colitis Naturally, Josh Dech takes a root-cause approach to SIBO and explains why simply trying to eliminate excess bacteria may not b
87: Everything You've Been Told About Crohn's & Colitis Is Wrong - The Three Biggest Myths About Crohn's and Colitis
87: Everything You've Been Told About Crohn's & Colitis Is Wrong - The Three Biggest Myths About Crohn's and Colitis Aug 3, 2026 1155 Josh examines the scientific criteria used to define autoimmune diseases and explains why he believes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are more accurately described as immune-mediated conditions rather than classic autoimmune diseases. He discusses antibodies commonly associated with IBD, the role of the immune system, and why identifying environmental triggers may be more important tha
86: Flare Foods - Clinically Proven Diets That Can Calm Crohn's & Colitis Flares Naturally
86: Flare Foods - Clinically Proven Diets That Can Calm Crohn's & Colitis Flares Naturally Jul 27, 2026 1126 In this episode, IBD specialist and functional medicine consultant Josh Dech breaks down the three most well-studied dietary approaches for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): the Crohn's Disease Exclusion Diet (CDED), the Ulcerative Colitis Exclusion Diet (UCED), and the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD). Josh explains the clinical evidence behind each approach, including research demonstrating
85: Why Healing Is Not Linear
85: Why Healing Is Not Linear Jul 20, 2026 1314 Josh challenges several conventional assumptions surrounding Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis while presenting a root-cause approach focused on identifying the underlying drivers of chronic inflammation. He discusses how toxins, microbial imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, environmental exposures, stress, and immune system dysfunction can interact to influence gut health and recovery.Li
84: Natural Antibiotics: What Actually Works, and What Doesn't
84: Natural Antibiotics: What Actually Works, and What Doesn't Jul 13, 2026 1137 Antibiotics have transformed modern medicine and remain essential for treating serious bacterial infections—but are they being overused? In this episode, Josh explores the growing concern around unnecessary antibiotic use and what it means for your gut health, microbiome, immune system, and long-term recovery from chronic digestive conditions.Drawing on CDC statistics, Josh explains why many antib
83: The Biggest Lie About Gut Health: Why Probiotics Aren't the Answer
83: The Biggest Lie About Gut Health: Why Probiotics Aren't the Answer Jul 6, 2026 1265 Is taking probiotics really the best way to restore your gut microbiome—or could it actually be keeping you stuck?Josh explains how the gut microbiome develops, why modern lifestyles contribute to chronic inflammation, immune dysfunction, and microbial imbalance, and how factors like ultra-processed foods, chronic stress, environmental toxins, poor sleep, mold exposure, and repeated antibiotic use
82: Detox Isn't What You Think—Why Most People Get It Wrong
82: Detox Isn't What You Think—Why Most People Get It Wrong Jun 29, 2026 1056 Detox has become one of the most talked-about topics in natural health—but it's also one of the most misunderstood.In this episode, Josh Dech explains why detox isn't simply about taking supplements, drinking detox teas, or spending hours in the sauna. Instead, successful detoxification depends on whether your body has the capacity to safely eliminate toxins after they're mobilized.
81: Everything You've Been Told About Crohn's and Colitis Is Wrong
81: Everything You've Been Told About Crohn's and Colitis Is Wrong Jun 19, 2026 1156 In this episode, Josh Dech challenges some of the most widely accepted beliefs surrounding inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), arguing that chronic gut inflammation should be viewed through the lens of root-cause medicine rather than lifelong disease management.Josh explores why he believes the autoimmune label does not fully explain Crohn's and colitis, discusses research involving immune-medi

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