Tag Archives: Ulcerative
13
Sep
Food Diary for Ulcerative Colitis: Should You Keep One?
As the name implies, a food diary will track every single thing you eat and drink. But it’s most helpful if those meals, snacks, and be...
11
Sep
Menopause and Ulcerative Colitis: What to Know
Some people with UC report worsened symptoms during menopause, which improve with estrogen therapy, a form of hormone replacement thera...
09
Sep
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis and Ulcerative Colitis: What to Know
“The treatment of ulcerative colitis is not affected by the presence of primary sclerosing cholangitis,” says James Cox, MD, a gastroen...
27
Aug
10 Things to Know About Biologics for Ulcerative Colitis
3. Biologics Are Given by Injection, Infusion, or BothBiologic therapies are given either as a subcutaneous injection (a shot under the...
27
Aug
Biosimilar Drugs for Ulcerative Colitis: Everything You Need to Know
Since the late 1990s, multiple biologic drugs have been approved to help people with ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease achiev...
26
Aug
Ulcerative Colitis Recipes: Simple Snacks, Breakfasts, Lunches, and Dinners
Eating a gluten-free diet isn’t a choice for me—it’s a necessity. In 2019, I found out I have ulcerative colitis (UC), a chronic inflam...
11
Aug
Juicing for Ulcerative Colitis: Could It Help?
While specific research on juicing as a treatment for UC is limited, the benefit is probably nutritional. Fruit and vegetable juices ca...
02
Aug
Ulcerative Colitis and Coffee: Is It Safe?
Coffee and caffeine affect people with UC in various ways. One study showed that 46 percent of participants with UC felt coffee had no ...
24
Jul
6 Ulcerative Colitis-Friendly Restaurant Tips
Many with ulcerative colitis (UC) have diligently learned to cook at home with foods that don't exacerbate symptoms or trigger flares, ...
15
Jul
Exercise and Ulcerative Colitis: Health Benefits and How to Get Started
If you’re managing a chronic condition like ulcerative colitis , you might be hesitant to start an exercise routine. After all, it can ...