Digestive Health
9 Natural Ways to Manage IBS Symptoms
Have irritable bowel syndrome? These drug-free tactics, from nutrition to yoga, may help you combat symptoms like diarrhea.
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5 Tips to Help You Thrive Despite Ulcerative Colitis
Are you barely keeping your head above water with IBD? Shawntel shares her top tips to help you live your life to the fullest with your condition.
10 Tips for Managing Crohn’s-Related Arthritis
Is your Crohn's giving you creaky joints? These exercise and lifestyle tips can help you manage arthritis pain.
Diet for Pancreatitis
When you are recovering from pancreatitis, your doctor may put you on a soft, bland diet. Expect to load up on foods like applesauce and scrambled eggs, and to avoid spicy foods.
10 Challenges Facing Men With Crohn’s
Crohn’s can affect anyone, regardless of sex, but learning about common challenges you may face as a man with the disease can help you cope.
How Can Celiac Disease Affect Fertility and Pregnancy?
One in 100 people have celiac disease, but many of them remain undiagnosed. Here are ways in which celiac can affect your reproductive health.
Fall Food Guide for Ulcerative Colitis
The changing season means pumpkin-spiced everything, apples galore, and more — but when you have IBD, are some of these fall favorites better for your gut than others?
Are Collagen Supplements Good or Bad for You?
Our bodies produce less collagen as we age, so there is a huge market for collagen supplements. But should you be taking them?
How to Set Boundaries When You Have Ulcerative Colitis
“Living with UC means we need to be willing to do whatever it takes to put our health first, and in most cases, that means creating a healthy set of boundaries.“
How to Survive Colonoscopy Prep Day in 10 Steps
Let’s face it: Preparing to have a colonoscopy is no fun. But these tips can make it a little more bearable.
3 Caffeine-Free Teas for Acid Reflux
If you have acid reflux, you may want to avoid caffeine. But there are some caffeine-free tea choices that may actually help your symptoms.
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Living With Crohn's Disease
Whether it's dancing, biking, traveling, or hiking: yes, you can do that with Crohn's. Learn which foods will help rather than harm; how to advocate for yourself at the doctor's office; and how to navigate stigma.
Living With Ulcerative Colitis
Discover the most healing foods for your UC, as well as how to look and feel your best, build a strong relationship with your care team, and how to manage work, travel, and more.
Meet the Experts
Mandy Morgan
Patient ExpertMandy is a patient expert living with ulcerative colitis. She’s a full-time technical writer and writing instructor and serves on the board of directors for Girls With Guts.
Brian Greenberg
Patient ExpertBrian Greenberg is an IBD patient living with Crohn’s disease and an ostomy. He is the founder of the Intense Intestines Foundation.
Lilly Stairs
Patient ExpertLilly’s reason for being was ignited in 2011 when she was diagnosed with multiple autoimmune diseases. She currently serves as the Head of Patient Advocacy at Clara Health.