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Keeping inflammation in check and preventing a flare has become a priority for many Ulcerative Colitis patients, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. What foods help with gut inflammation? The Colitis Blog is launching a Weekly Series on “Anti-Inflammatory Foods” and the science behind them. Our first post of the series is on Dark Leafy Greens:…
In the first few weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic pasta and tomato sauce flew off the shelves in stores across the US. By now you have surely had a few pasta meals and are looking for new ways to eat it. We have just the recipe for you: it’s healthy, delicious, and is just like…
As we write this post, we at The Colitis Blog, have not been grocery shopping for 5+ weeks. No delivery, no new things coming in. And yet, we eat delicious, healthy, gourmet meals. Why? – We live in a state that has many COVID-19 cases, especially in our county. For our own safety, as a…
Have you ever noticed that after a late night or two bathroom visits become more frequent? Maybe after lapsing on your sleep schedule you even notice the early signs of a flare – more frequent bathroom stops, urgency, discomfort, pain, even bleeding? That is because research has identified a link between sleep and inflammation in…
1. Ulcerative Colitis medications have benefits and risks. Know about both. Multiple clinical trials have proved the clinical effectiveness of common medications currently used to manage Ulcerative Colitis (UC) symptoms: corticosteroids (ex. Prednisone), biologics (ex. Humira, Remicade), and aminosalicylates (ex. Lialda, Asacol, Pentasa). However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) also reports the concerning…
As hospital resources are stretched to care for COVID-19 patients, it is important for Ulcerative Colitis patients to avoid a flare that might require a hospital visit or stay. We at The Colitis Blog provide you with a few tips on how to avoid a flare during the pandemic. 1. Homemade Food: Safer & Healthier…
This post follows up on Part 1 in this series. Some people with Ulcerative Colitis may be at greater risk associated with COVID-19, Crohn’s and Colitis organizations around the world suggest. The chart on the left, issued by the Crohn’s and Colitis Canada shows the risks of COVID-19 associated with age, inflammation severity, and commonly prescribed medication…
Some people with Ulcerative Colitis may be at greater risk associated with COVID-19, Crohn’s and Colitis organizations around the world suggest. The chart on the left, issued by the Crohn’s and Colitis Canada shows the risks of COVID-19 associated with age, inflammation severity, and commonly prescribed medication for IBD. If you or a loved one with UC…
It is so important for everyone to stay at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the best way you can protect yourself, your loved ones, and everyone else. In many US states, stay-at-home orders have been issued to slow the spread of the virus. People with IBD (Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease) may be…
In the next few days, we will post more on reusable masks and how to properly disinfect them. Subscribe to The Colitis Blog or like us on Facebook (sidebar) to receive those posts. With the coronavirus (COVID-19) upon us, people with chronic conditions, immunocompromised, and the elderly are at a greater risk of severe symptoms….