Digestive Health
Top 10 Apps to Help Manage Ulcerative Colitis
Living with UC? There’s an app for that. These mobile apps can help you track your symptoms, sleep, food, and more.
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10 Smoothies to Reduce Your Crohn's Disease Risk
A review of 19 studies reported a decreased risk of Crohn’s disease in people who ate more fruits and veggies and got more fiber. Here are some tasty smoothie recipes to help you meet your nutrition goals and reduce your Crohn's risk.
IBS Diagnosis Is About to Get a Lot Easier
Irritable bowel syndrome is notoriously difficult to diagnose since there is no definitive test available. But that may soon change thanks to new research.
Eat Your Way to Less Anxiety
Regulating your gut bacteria with food and supplements like probiotics may help you feel less anxious, according to a new study.
9 Instagrammers With Crohn's Disease You'll Love
Looking to add some IBD inspo to your Insta feed? Follow this diverse group of Crohnies who are sharing the raw and real sides of living with a chronic illness.
In Case of UC Emergency: What to Pack in Your 'Go Bag'
Accidents happen when you have ulcerative colitis. This list of eight essentials will help you always be prepared.
Tips for Parents of Kids With Ulcerative Colitis
After your child is diagnosed with IBD, you may feel guilty. But it’s not your fault. Here’s how to support them.
5 Myths About Small Bowel Obstructions
Having been an inflammatory bowel disease patient for years, Jackie thought she’d seen it all. Then she was hospitalized with an obstruction. Here’s what she learned.
The Crohn’s Complication You Need to Know About: Short Bowel Syndrome
Between 10,000 and 20,000 Americans are living with short bowel syndrome. Here's what you should know.
10 Ways to Help Manage IBD Without Drugs
Medication can be super effective in helping treat Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, but sometimes, other therapies can be used alongside drugs to help even more.
The Insider’s Guide to Using Suppositories
Take it from someone who knows — although it can seem unpleasant, these tips can help you learn how to handle using suppositories for ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s.
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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.
How to Find Your Way With Colon Cancer
What comes next now that you're received your diagnosis? Learn from others who have been there before, and find out which questions to ask your doctor to get the care that's right for you.
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.