Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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For 30 years, Crohn's disease controlled his entire life.
Diagnosed at just 12 years old, in and out of hospitals as a kid, and by 19 things got so much worse that bowel obstructions forced him into surgery. He felt like a prisoner in his own body. Not a normal person. Just someone surviving.
This trauma didn't just affect his health. It bled into his career, his relationships, everything he tried to build as a filmmaker.
Then his wife found something on Instagram that changed the entire trajectory of his story.
What happened next is why we're sharing this with you today.
If you're living with Crohn's or Ulcerative Colitis and you feel like your body has become a prison too, this video is for you.
✨ If you’re struggling with IBD, you’re not alone. Discover natural strategies to take control of your gut health today.
The way we helped Chris is by scheduling a free strategy session with his IBD support specialist. Please schedule your IBD session here: cclworkshop.com/apply/?el=src-yt
On your IBD session we discuss the following:
1.) Your current symptoms & medications to define your goals
2.) Your natural medicine experience and what key strategies you need for success.
3.) Potential root causes doctors may have missed
4.) How we can partner to reverse your IBD symptoms
Chris’ symptoms before S.H.I.E.L.D. Program:
1. 3-8 BMS per day
2. Experienced blood, mucus, urgency, diarrhea, bloating, cramping, pain, nausea & undigested food
3. Severe gas and bloating at night
4. Experienced arthritis
5. Experienced acne
6. Experienced hair loss
7. Experienced migraines
8. Low energy levels
9. Experienced brain fog
10. Experienced fistula, fissure, strictures, & hemorrhoids
Chris’ symptoms after S.H.I.E.L.D. Program:
1. 2-3 Normal BMS per day
2. Eliminated blood, mucus, urgency, diarrhea, bloating, cramping, pain, nausea & undigested food
3. Eliminated gas and bloating at night
4. Eliminated arthritis
5. Eliminated acne
6. Eliminated hair loss
7. Eliminated migraines
8. FANTASTIC energy levels
9. Eliminated brain fog
10. Eliminated fistula, fissure, strictures, & hemorrhoids
Want to live symptom-free like Luca? Schedule a FREE session with one of our specialists to:
1. Discuss your case and learn real solutions
2. Learn more about the S.H.I.E.L.D. Program
3. See how we can help take back your life
Book now:
cclworkshop.com/apply/?el=src-yt
Chapters:
00:32 – Chris's 30-Year Journey with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
04:27 – How Chris Found Crohn's & Colitis Lifestyle
06:45 – Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms Before the S.H.I.E.L.D. Program
07:37 – Crohn's Remission Journey: Symptoms After S.H.I.E.L.D.
09:45 – The Turning Point: Natural Healing for Crohn's Disease
16:29 – Advice for Anyone Living with IBD, Crohn's or Colitis
My Story, Mission and Transforming Lives from IBD - youtu.be/8bjDhAg8xkU
What is the SHIELD Program for IBD - youtube.com/watch?v=4VkMEHTlkPY&t=1s
Watch this video next on my story of HEALING Crohn's & Colitis Naturally:
youtu.be/KZ1gucsIcbA
About Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle-
Our mission is to create the most impactful program and community for Crohn’s/Colitis despite diet preference, personal adversities, age or location.
Our purpose is to help you create real impactful results as quickly as possible!
Find out more about Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle:
crohnscolitislifestyle.com/?el=src-yt
Want to connect on social media?
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#ibd #crohnsdisease #ulcerativecolitis #crohnsandcolitis
Want to speak with Julia like Chris did? Click the link below to book your call.
coaches.crohnscolitislifestyle.com/julia
For 30 years, Crohn's disease controlled his entire life.
Diagnosed at just 12 years old, in and out of hospitals as a kid, and by 19 things got so much worse that bowel obstructions forced him into surgery. He felt like a prisoner in his own body. Not a normal person. Just someone surviving.
This trauma didn't just affect his health. It bled into his career, his relationships, everything he tried to build as a filmmaker.
Then his wife found something on Instagram that changed the entire trajectory of his story.
What happened next is why we're sharing this with you today.
If you're living with Crohn's or Ulcerative Colitis and you feel like your body has become a prison too, this video is for you.
✨ If you’re struggling with IBD, you’re not alone. Discover natural strategies to take control of your gut health today.
The way we helped Chris is by scheduling a free strategy session with his IBD support specialist. Please schedule your IBD session here: cclworkshop.com/apply/?el=src-yt
On your IBD session we discuss the following:
1.) Your current symptoms & medications to define your goals
2.) Your natural medicine experience and what key strategies you need for success.
3.) Potential root causes doctors may have missed
4.) How we can partner to reverse your IBD symptoms
Chris’ symptoms before S.H.I.E.L.D. Program:
1. 3-8 BMS per day
2. Experienced blood, mucus, urgency, diarrhea, bloating, cramping, pain, nausea & undigested food
3. Severe gas and bloating at night
4. Experienced arthritis
5. Experienced acne
6. Experienced hair loss
7. Experienced migraines
8. Low energy levels
9. Experienced brain fog
10. Experienced fistula, fissure, strictures, & hemorrhoids
Chris’ symptoms after S.H.I.E.L.D. Program:
1. 2-3 Normal BMS per day
2. Eliminated blood, mucus, urgency, diarrhea, bloating, cramping, pain, nausea & undigested food
3. Eliminated gas and bloating at night
4. Eliminated arthritis
5. Eliminated acne
6. Eliminated hair loss
7. Eliminated migraines
8. FANTASTIC energy levels
9. Eliminated brain fog
10. Eliminated fistula, fissure, strictures, & hemorrhoids
Want to live symptom-free like Luca? Schedule a FREE session with one of our specialists to:
1. Discuss your case and learn real solutions
2. Learn more about the S.H.I.E.L.D. Program
3. See how we can help take back your life
Book now:
cclworkshop.com/apply/?el=src-yt
Chapters:
00:32 – Chris's 30-Year Journey with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
04:27 – How Chris Found Crohn's & Colitis Lifestyle
06:45 – Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms Before the S.H.I.E.L.D. Program
07:37 – Crohn's Remission Journey: Symptoms After S.H.I.E.L.D.
09:45 – The Turning Point: Natural Healing for Crohn's Disease
16:29 – Advice for Anyone Living with IBD, Crohn's or Colitis
My Story, Mission and Transforming Lives from IBD - youtu.be/8bjDhAg8xkU
What is the SHIELD Program for IBD - youtube.com/watch?v=4VkMEHTlkPY&t=1s
Watch this video next on my story of HEALING Crohn's & Colitis Naturally:
youtu.be/KZ1gucsIcbA
About Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle-
Our mission is to create the most impactful program and community for Crohn’s/Colitis despite diet preference, personal adversities, age or location.
Our purpose is to help you create real impactful results as quickly as possible!
Find out more about Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle:
crohnscolitislifestyle.com/?el=src-yt
Want to connect on social media?
Instagram: instagram.com/crohnscolitis_lifestyle?el=src-yt
Instagram: instagram.com/danejohnson1?el=src-yt
Note this description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is in NO WAY obligated to use these links.
Video hashtags:
#ibd #crohnsdisease #ulcerativecolitis #crohnsandcolitis

![9 Things That Actually Calm an Inflamed Colon
Theres a real, visible difference between an inflamed colon and one thats calming down and healing, and its not just about medication.
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If youre dealing with an active flare or an inflamed colon that just wont settle, this video breaks down nine specific, research-backed things that actually help calm inflammation, from what fuels your colon lining to the one at-home test that tells you if your plan is actually working.
Timestamps
00:00 What Actually Calms an Inflamed Colon (9 Things That Work)
00:52 Butyrate and Why Your Colon Lining Needs It to Heal
02:26 Curcumin for Ulcerative Colitis: What the Research Shows
03:04 The Best Anti-Inflammatory Diet Pattern for an Inflamed Colon
04:03 Elimination Diet: Finding Your Personal Trigger Foods
05:08 Probiotic Strains That Actually Help Colitis Remission
05:56 Omega-3s and Fish Oil Quality for Gut Inflammation
07:22 Vitamin D and Its Role in Calming an Inflamed Colon
08:19 How Stress and the Nervous System Affect Colon Inflammation
09:30 Fecal Calprotectin: How to Know If Its Actually Working
🔍 In this video, you will learn:
✅ Why butyrate and curcumin have some of the strongest research behind calming an inflamed colon
✅ The anti-inflammatory diet pattern and elimination approach that help identify your personal trigger foods
✅ Which probiotic strains actually have remission data for colitis, and which ones dont
✅ Why fish oil quality matters for reducing inflammation, and how vitamin D affects your gut lining
✅ How stress and your nervous system physically influence flares
✅ The one at-home test that tells you if your healing plan is actually working
Im Dane Johnson. I healed my own colon after being told Id need medication for life, or surgery, with no other option. Since then, Ive helped hundreds, if not thousands, of people with IBD do the same, and today my team and I work alongside over 2,000 IBD warriors pursuing real, lasting results.
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#GutHealth #IBD #UlcerativeColitis #CrohnsDisease #GutHealing #Probiotics #HolisticHealth #chronicillness
MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This video is for general information and educational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, the giving of medical advice, or the establishment of a doctor-patient relationship. The information provided is NOT intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and is NOT intended to treat, diagnose, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Always seek the guidance of your physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice based on anything contained in this video. Do not make any changes to your health regimen, medications, or supplements without first consulting your physician or healthcare provider. Dane Johnson assumes no liability for any direct or indirect losses, damages, or adverse outcomes that may result from the use of the information in this video. All content is provided for educational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. 9 Things That Actually Calm an Inflamed Colon](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/twS3DJPjps0/mqdefault.jpg)








