Ulcerative Colitis Videos
30 Pounds Gone in One Month
- From Casual Creator to Rooms With Senators
Taylor shares decade of UC experiences, builds an inclusive community, and advocates for patient perspectives.
- Change Your Question About Side Effects
IBD specialist reframes treatment risk discussions, covering clinical trials and JAK inhibitor options.
- Deep Remission Not Just Feeling Good
IBD specialist discusses deep remission goals, flare prevention, stress triggers, and personalized therapy.
- Flares Start in My Mind First
Chronically Tay shares UC stress triggers, whole-body flare symptoms, home management tips, and self-grace.
- Kimchi Is Not Your UC Medication
The research on the use of probiotics for ulcerative shows mixed results, so let your health care team know before supplementing.
- Motion Is Lotion for Your Gut
Manage ulcerative colitis with stress reduction, meditation, support groups, exercise, and supplement guidance.
- Five Yoga Moves Your Gut Craves
UC-supportive yoga includes compression poses, spinal twists, and gentle stretches with consistent practice.
- Your Brain Is Leaking Into Your Gut
UC stress education covers inflammation, gut-brain axis disruption, and management through things like mindfulness and exercise.
- Ask WebMD: Ulcerative Colitis Treatments and Remedies
It's time to tame those IBD flares. What can you expect from drugs like steroids and biologics?
- Ask WebMD: Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms and Flares
A gastroenterologist tackles common questions about this inflammatory bowel disease. Like which parts of your digestive tract are impacted?
- What to Expect After an Ileostomy
Ostomy bags have come a long way, so you can live a healthy, active life. Here’s what to consider after surgery.
- Out and About With UC
You don't have to give up on going out. With some planning and organizing, you can get on with your life and not let UC cramp your style.
- What Does UC Remission Look Like?
Remission isn’t a cure for ulcerative colitis, but you’ll have a better quality of life when your symptoms are at bay.
- Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe for Ulcerative Colitis
This wholesome pancake recipe is easy on your digestive tract and will keep you full.
- How a J-Pouch for UC Works
From start to finish, here’s what a J-pouch surgery involves. How long does it take to heal? And how do you get rid of waste during recovery?
- Recipe for Apple Butternut Squash Soup
This soup is easy to digest and simple to prepare.
- Inside a Colon With Ulcerative Colitis
What causes an inflamed large intestine? And what does a flare-up look like?
- When to Consider Surgery for UC
There’s a list of reasons why you may need to have UC surgery, from your meds stopped working to severe complications.
- What to Expect After UC Surgery
It’ll take some time to heal, but you’ll feel better after your UC surgery. Here’s what to know about your bowel movements and diet.
- Treatments Based on the Severity of Your UC
Doctors first have to find out whether your ulcerative colitis is a mild case or more severe. Here are the different treatments they consider.
- How Medications Work Inside Your Body
There are several different classes of drugs used to treat ulcerative colitis, each serving a different purpose. Find out what they all do.
- The Difference in Treating Flares vs. Chronic UC
Medicines that are used to treat acute flares can cause severe damage if used long-term. Find out how doctors determine what’s right for you.
- What to Expect From Your Medicine
Doctors are optimistic that a cure for ulcerative colitis is on the horizon. Until then, there are medications that can get you to complete remission.
- The Importance of Your Treatment Plan
As you start to feel better, the temptation to loosen the reins on your treatment plan may cross your mind. Here’s why you should stick with it.
- How a J-Pouch and Ileostomy for UC Work
Take a step-by-step look into what happens during ulcerative colitis surgery.
- Plan for a Healthy Pregnancy With UC
From your diet to your doctor, here's how to keep your ulcerative colitis in check when expecting.
- UC Motherhood
A flexible lifestyle and positive attitude are useful tools for mothers with IBD.
- UC College Life
A user’s guide to going off to college with IBD.
- UC Pregnancy
Strategies for having a healthy pregnancy when you have ulcerative colitis.
- Ulcerative Colitis and Dairy
Bad bacteria can be a trigger for inflammatory bowel disease. Good bacteria, or probiotics, may help restore the gut to normalcy.
- Supplements for Ulcerative Colitis
Omega-3 fatty acids, folic acid, calcium, and vitamin D are essential both for general health and recovery from IBD flares.
- IBD and UC Nutrition
Ulcerative colitis patients must take care that they are getting enough nutrients.
- Food Diary for Intestinal UC
IBD patients should avoid insoluble fiber, organic compounds that don't break down in the gut, when they are undergoing a flare.
