Crohn’s Disease is no laughing matter…but for comedian and writer Matt Nagin, plenty of jokes and joy were the perfect prescription.

Matt Nagin was first diagnosed with this inflammatory bowel condition 33 years ago. After all this time – and several surgeries – Matt is in full remission and has been medication free for the past two years.

It’s all down to numerous holistic healing and lifestyle changes that Matt has implemented, along with two other key factors.

Based in Alabama in the US, and an active supporter of Crohn’s and Colitis charities, Matt joined us on the For Gut Sake podcast this week to share his incredible Crohn’s healing story.

Matt’s easily the funniest dude we’ve had on the show!

And somehow we ended up with Matt rapping about Crohn’s, his toilet troubles…and disasters on dates with girls.

We asked Matt: “What were the most effective and beneficial steps you took to regain your health?”

His answers might surprise you, and take you down a road you weren’t really expecting…

CONNECT WITH MATT

Website: http://mattnagin.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/naginplease

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naginplease/

YouTube: @naginplease

IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

* How Matt ‘accidentally’ lost his appendix before being diagnosed with Crohn’s.

* What it was like trying to cope with this serious gut condition as a kid in the 1990s.

* The two surprise factors Matt attributes to his Crohn’s going into remission.

* He’ll also share a crazy story about what happened when he was collecting an award at a Crohn’s and Colitis charity event.

* …and you don’t wanna miss his hilarious rap tune from ‘Lil Crohn$y’!

KEY MOMENTS

00:00:39 – Introduction

00:02:12 – Crohn’s diagnosis…and a lost appendix

00:09:03 – Power of natural healing

00:13:36 – Passing blood 40 times per day

00:16:15 – Comedy is medicine

00:17:08 – Rap tune

00:20:09 – Shock at charity event

00:21:55 – Humour for healing

00:25:25 – Placebo is real

00:27:38 – Matt’s advice on Crohn’s

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