Browsing: Colitis

Avoiding Missteps With AccommodationsThere can be challenges when it comes to making sure your accommodations are considered at a workplace,…

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Reyna Franco, RDN, is a New York City–based dietitian-nutritionist, certified specialist in sports dietetics, and certified personal trainer. She is…

Dietary Changes to Ease an Ulcerative Colitis FlareThe best way to shorten a flare, of course, is to have your…

Most essential oils shouldn’t be ingested, and some shouldn’t be used on the skin. Always confirm before using a specific…

When considering the Mediterranean diet for UC, it’s helpful to remember it’s a general framework, not a highly specific diet…

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation in the large intestine (colon), and it can…

These medicines, also known simply as steroids, are typically used orally while your medical team plans your transition to other…

While ulcerative colitis (UC) is best known for causing symptoms like abdominal cramping, fatigue, and rectal pain, bloating is also…

Eating a gluten-free diet isn’t a choice for me—it’s a necessity. In 2019, I found out I have ulcerative colitis…