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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10 Questions to Ask Your GI About Ulcerative Colitis
Just diagnosed with UC or trying to learn more about your condition? Take this list of questions with you to your doctor.
When ‘Thriver’s Guilt’ Sets in After Chronic Illness
What do you do when you’re finally healthy but your friends are still sick? Where do you fit in the community? Jackie shares how going into remission with ulcerative colitis changed her relationships.
Sick and Tired: How to Deal With Fatigue From Ulcerative Colitis
For those of us with UC, fatigue can be physical, mental, or a combination of the two. These tips can help you manage it.
What to Pack in Your IBD Emergency 'Go Bag'
It's always smart to create an emergency kit to take with you in case a natural disaster strikes, such as a hurricane or wildfire. Here's what you should pack, including IBD-specific items.
Ulcerative Colitis: Tips for Managing Records, Bills, and Paperwork
UC can bring planned and unplanned costs and paperwork. To help keep your stress level low, here are helpful strategies to make managing paperwork and finances easier.
GERD, Acid Reflux, and Heartburn: Know the Differences
Heartburn, GERD, indigestion, and reflux are all different words to describe similar issues. But there are subtle and important differences.
Does Your Teen Have Acid Reflux or an Eating Disorder?
Could potential signs of an eating disorder simply just indicate acid reflux in your child? Learn why these two conditions may get confused.
Reflux Free Meal Plan for a Week
Looking for meal ideas that won't leave you with reflux? We've got you covered for seven whole days with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack ideas.
Reasons Why You Have Diarrhea and When to Worry
There are few things guaranteed in life besides death and taxes. Unfortunately, getting diarrhea is probably one of the exceptions. Here's what you should know.
10 Crohn's Patients Share Flare Self-Care Tips
When Crohn’s rears its ugly head in a flare-up, be prepared with these tried-and-true tips from people who’ve been there.
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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.