Wellness With Dana

07/28/2025

That shared understanding of chronic illness pain is beautiful and heartbreaking ❤️❤️

Sharing matters. Your voice matters ❤️

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19zGg7r7qD/?mibextid=wwXIfr

03/24/2023

Thank you Greatist & Healthline for inviting me to write this article about the intersection of Inflammatory Bowel Disease & diet from the perspective of my personal experience, & as an IBD specialized Holistic Nutritionist

Dana Silvestri, a certified holistic nutritionist who lives with Crohn's disease, shares some gut-friendly recipes.

11/12/2021

Notice how all three of these steps have to do with stress?

Do you feel like you are doing everything you can to manage diet & medication, but your IBD is still not in remission?

Your intestinal health and immune system are only as healthy as your stress levels 🤯.

The stress you carry directly impacts your digestive health.

So how can you ensure the health of your gut?
✔️ Eliminate toxic relationships and environments (such as individuals who cause you excess stress or going to a social gathering that involves too many negative emotions)
✔️ Have a consistent sleep routine (your body craves routine!)
✔️ Spend at least 15 minutes outdoors everyday! (Your body needs exposure to sunlight and fresh air)

Send me a DM if you are looking for support in managing your IBD. I would love to help you feel your best 🙌🏼💜

11/12/2021

Notice how all three of these steps have to do with stress?

Do you feel like you are doing everything you can to manage diet & medication, but your IBD is still not in remission?

Your intestinal health and immune system are only as healthy as your stress levels.

The stress you carry directly impacts your digestive health.

So how can you ensure the health of your gut?
✔️ Eliminate toxic relationships and environments (such as individuals who cause you excess stress or going to a social gathering that involves too many negative emotions)
✔️ Have a consistent sleep routine (your body craves routine!)
✔️ Spend at least 15 minutes outdoors everyday! (Your body needs exposure to sunlight and fresh air)

Send me a DM if you are looking for support in managing your IBD. I would love to help you feel your best 🙌🏼💜

10/15/2021

How many of these have been said to you?

Today is your reminder that although your illness may not be visible:

💕 Your journey is valid

💕 Your struggles are real

💕 You are not a burden

The cause of Crohn’s and Colitis (collectively known as IBD) is still unknown. You did not cause your diagnosis.

✨You are allowed to advocate for yourself, rest when you need it, and reach out to your community for support ✨

If you have been following me and my IBD journey, and my support resonates with you, feel free to reach out in my DM’s so we can go over how I can best support you.

I’m only a DM away 💕

12/11/2020

IBD friends, I have some exciting news!

I have expanded my nutrition practice!

I’m thrilled to share that in addition to my private practice, I have opened a new practice at the Toronto Immune and Digestive Health Institute (TIDHI).

I will be working with a team of Gastroenterologists to build comprehensive health plans for those with IBD and digestive health concerns. We are particularly focused on providing advanced care to individuals with Crohn’s, colitis, pelvic pouches and stomas.

TIDHI is a unique, multi-disciplinary clinic in Toronto completely dedicated to digestive health.

It’s an honour to be working alongside a team of highly specialized Gastroenterologists and IBD Wellness Professionals. Honestly, I’m a little starstruck by them all!

I look forward to working with more of you to build a custom approach to your diet and lifestyle concerns.

For your safety, we are operating virtually during the pandemic.

Visit www.TIDHI.ca for more information!

04/08/2020

IBD Strong 💜

Does this photo not give you total Beyonce “Who run the world” vibes?!

The IBD community is stronger than ever in standing together and we hope you are all staying safe and well

We are in this together

04/08/2020

As the IBD community knows, it can be lonely and isolating being housebound. These times are similar to recovering from a flare or surgery and can have a lot of uncertainty ⠀
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I can promise you that this is giving you more patience, resilience, compassion and wisdom ⠀
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There is always a silver lining 💕⠀
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Share below one blessing you have found from all of this! ⠀
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04/03/2020

We all have a different reason for why this pandemic is hard ⠀
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To the immune compromised/ high risk who are very scared right now⠀
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To those who are worried about their elderly family members and their wellbeing ⠀
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To the parents/guardians who are exhausted from having their kids home all day ⠀
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To the pregnant mama’s who never imagined this would be yet another fear during your pregnancy⠀
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To those who have lost their jobs and income is scarce⠀
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The list goes on ⠀
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I see you, I feel for you. All of your feelings are valid and it’s ok to allow yourself to process them⠀
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I too am feeling many fears. Know that this too shall pass⠀
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Stay safe my friends. We will get through this 💕⠀
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03/18/2020

Ginger is one of the best immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory foods.

Try my homemade lemon ginger tea recipe to keep your immune system strong

https://wellnesswithdana.ca/recipes/immune-boosting-lemon-ginger-tea/

03/14/2020

When an introvert hears the words “social distancing encouraged”, its like music to our ears ☺️☕️

A perk of having IBD is that we are well trained for times like this. We’ve all had to stay home for weeks or months on end with a flare before.

If there’s something us IBD‘ers are good at, its social distancing! ☺️

I hope everyone is safe and healthy at home!