Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally

Josh Dech
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What if Crohn’s and Colitis weren’t 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 Crohn’s 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 Crohn’s & Colitis Naturally is for anyone who wants real answers, real hope, and a path to real healing.

  1. 14h ago

    84: Natural Antibiotics: What Actually Works, and What Doesn't

    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 antibiotic prescriptions may be avoidable and how repeated exposure can contribute to microbiome disruption, dysbiosis, inflammation, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections. He also explains the science behind how antibiotics work, including their effects on bacterial cell walls, protein synthesis, DNA replication, and metabolic pathways. Josh emphasizes a root cause approach to gut health, encouraging listeners to become informed advocates for their own care by asking better questions before starting antibiotics while recognizing that life-threatening infections still require conventional medical treatment. If you're looking to better understand the relationship between antibiotics, the microbiome, inflammation, immune function, and chronic digestive disease, this episode provides a practical framework for making more informed decisions about your health. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Antibiotic overuse and CDC statisticsHow antibiotics affect the gut microbiome and immune systemHow antibiotics work biologicallyNatural antimicrobials and their mechanismsOregano, garlic, berberine and other natural optionsBiofilms, quorum sensing and bacterial resistanceWhen antibiotics are absolutely necessary Want help with your IBD? Schedule a call with me and my team Join the Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally Community Visit our Website: gutsolution.ca Video Podcast: Watch the video podcast on YouTube Follow me on Social Media: Facebook: @joshdech.health Instagram: @joshdech.health Join my free Facebook group: IBD Support and Solutions Support the show

    19 min

  2. Jul 6

    83: The Biggest Lie About Gut Health: Why Probiotics Aren't the Answer

    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 influence long-term gut health. He also discusses why many probiotics are transient rather than permanent colonizers, why aggressive "kill-the-bad-bacteria" protocols can sometimes worsen symptoms, and how drainage pathways, detoxification, nutrient status, and gut lining repair all influence whether beneficial bacteria can successfully thrive. Whether you're living with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, IBS, chronic digestive symptoms, or persistent inflammation, this episode offers a functional medicine perspective on why lasting healing requires more than simply adding another supplement. You'll learn why the order of healing matters and how creating the right internal environment may be the missing piece in rebuilding a resilient microbiome naturally. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Root causes of gut dysbiosis and microbiome imbalanceWhy probiotics often fail to create lasting changeThe 5R gut healing frameworkEnvironmental factors affecting gut health (toxins, mold, processed food, stress)How the microbiome develops from infancy through adulthoodDrainage pathways, detoxification, and congestionWhy antimicrobial protocols can backfire Want help with your IBD? Schedule a call with me and my team Join the Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally Community Visit our Website: gutsolution.ca Video Podcast: Watch the video podcast on YouTube Follow me on Social Media: Facebook: @joshdech.health Instagram: @joshdech.health Join my free Facebook group: IBD Support and Solutions Support the show

    21 min

  3. Jun 29

    82: Detox Isn't What You Think—Why Most People Get It Wrong

    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. Whether you're dealing with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, chronic inflammation, mold illness, or simply looking to improve your overall gut health, this episode provides a root-cause framework for supporting the body's natural detoxification systems safely and effectively. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Drainage pathways and detox foundationsWhy detox can make people feel worseEnvironmental toxin exposure in modern lifeCellular and mitochondrial healthImmune system stabilization before detoxSafe detox sequencing/framework Want help with your IBD? Schedule a call with me and my team Join the Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally Community Visit our Website: gutsolution.ca Video Podcast: Watch the video podcast on YouTube Follow me on Social Media: Facebook: @joshdech.health Instagram: @joshdech.health Join my free Facebook group: IBD Support and Solutions Support the show

    18 min

  4. Jun 19

    81: Everything You've Been Told About Crohn's and Colitis Is Wrong

    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-mediated responses, and examines evidence around antibodies, genetics, and environmental triggers. He explains why genetics may represent susceptibility rather than destiny and why factors such as toxins, antibiotics, processed foods, mold exposure, microbiome disruption, nutrient deficiencies, and lifestyle stressors deserve greater attention. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Why Crohn's and Colitis Are Described as Non-AutoimmuneRoot Cause vs Symptom Suppression PhilosophyGenetics vs Environmental FactorsImmune-Mediated Responses and Antibody DiscussionThe Five R Healing Framework Want help with your IBD? Schedule a call with me and my team Join the Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally Community Visit our Website: gutsolution.ca Video Podcast: Watch the video podcast on YouTube Follow me on Social Media: Facebook: @joshdech.health Instagram: @joshdech.health Join my free Facebook group: IBD Support and Solutions Support the show

    19 min

  5. May 13

    80: Why Biologics Fail (Humira, Remicade, Stelara, Skyrizi, Entyvio, etc.)

    Biologics are not as reliable as your doctor makes them sound. In fact, 30% of patients who get one have no response, and 1 in 6 will have it fail within the first year.  Worse than that, once you do get your biologics - it's almost guaranteed to fail at some point in the near future anyways. So why is this happening and what can you do to reduce the risk of your biologics from failing? TOPICS DISCUSSED: How biologics work (Humira, Remicade, Stelara, Skyrizi, Entyvio, etc.)Important stats on biologics you need to knowWhy biologics failWhy some biologics work better than othersHow to get the most from you biologic drug(s) and how to reduce the risk of failure Want help with your IBD? Schedule a call with me and my team Join the Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally Community Visit our Website: gutsolution.ca Video Podcast: Watch the video podcast on YouTube Follow me on Social Media: Facebook: @joshdech.health Instagram: @joshdech.health Join my free Facebook group: IBD Support and Solutions Support the show

    33 min

  6. May 6

    79: Stop Doing GI Maps If You Have Crohn's or Colitis

    GI Maps are a great tool, but most people are using them wrong; which means you're not only looking for your root causes in the wrong place, but you're also wasting your money - to the tune of $400-$500 per test! TOPICS DISCUSSED: Why GI maps are a waste of moneyWhy they won't identify your root causeWhen a GI map is a good idea vs a bad idea (waste of money)When to get a GI map to get the most out of itHow to identify root causes of your IBD Want help with your IBD? Schedule a call with me and my team Join the Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally Community Visit our Website: gutsolution.ca Video Podcast: Watch the video podcast on YouTube Follow me on Social Media: Facebook: @joshdech.health Instagram: @joshdech.health Join my free Facebook group: IBD Support and Solutions Support the show

    22 min

  7. Apr 21

    78: Why Natural Solutions Don't Work for Crohn's and (Ulcerative) Colitis

    There’s a long list of reasons why natural solutions aren’t helping your inflammatory bowel disease – but that’s doesn’t mean natural doesn’t work... It simply means you’re doing it wrong.   In this episode, you're going to learn the different between taking simply taking “plant based medication” and actually finding a root cause and reversing your IBD naturally. TOPICS DISCUSSED: The  only 2 types of illnesses you can getThe only 3 reasons you get sickThe 3 things you need to heal any diseaseWhy your natural solutions aren't working and why you're doing them wrongHow to use natural treatments properly and get the most out of them Want help with your IBD? Schedule a call with me and my team Join the Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally Community Visit our Website: gutsolution.ca Video Podcast: Watch the video podcast on YouTube Follow me on Social Media: Facebook: @joshdech.health Instagram: @joshdech.health Join my free Facebook group: IBD Support and Solutions Support the show

    20 min

  8. Apr 6

    77: Gut vs. Seasonal Allergies - Why Crohn's, Colitis and Allergies Make Eachother Worse And What To Do About It

    Your alleriges and your bowels go hand in hand - and if your allergies make your gut symptoms worse, or if your allergies increase when your gut symptoms are at their worst, you'll need to hear this. TOPICS DISCUSSED: What allergies are and how they workThe gut-allergy connectionHow your immune system works to cause allergy/histamine responsesWhy your gut and allergies can make each other worseThe biggest drivers of histamines in bowel diseaseSupplements to stabilize/calm your allergies and gut symptomsHow to stop symptoms for good Want help with your IBD? Schedule a call with me and my team Join the Reversing Crohn's and Colitis Naturally Community Visit our Website: gutsolution.ca Video Podcast: Watch the video podcast on YouTube Follow me on Social Media: Facebook: @joshdech.health Instagram: @joshdech.health Join my free Facebook group: IBD Support and Solutions Support the show

    35 min
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What if Crohn’s and Colitis weren’t 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 Crohn’s 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 Crohn’s & Colitis Naturally is for anyone who wants real answers, real hope, and a path to real healing.

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