A chronic inflammatory bowel disease impacting the colon and rectum, ulcerative colitis can get uncomfortable fast. Although it can usually ... Read More
Living with Ulcerative Colitis
Seeing a Difference? 5 Signs Your UC is Affecting Your Vision
About 10 percent of Americans with some form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may also end up developing problems with impacted vision. ... Read More
My Story: “Gutless But Glamorous”
The BlackDoctor.org ‘My Story’ series features real stories of health triumphs written by and about our readers. Do you have a health and ... Read More
6 Reasons UC Goes Undiagnosed for Black Patients
With over three million Americans suffering some form of inflammatory bowel disease, you’d think pinpointing and treating these kinds of ... Read More
5 Teas That Soothe Digestive Issues
Across cultures, herbal remedies have been used to treat a variety of ailments for centuries. Turmeric fights inflammation, while ginger has ... Read More
How To Prepare For Ulcerative Colitis Surgery
Surgery for ulcerative colitis is increasingly performed on patients in the early stages of the illness. However, regardless of where you ... Read More
5 Foods To Ease Stomach Pain
There are several issues that people with ulcerative colitis have to deal with. One of those issues is the symptoms of a flare-up, which can ... Read More
10 Stress-Fighting Yoga Poses
While your body can easily recover from the occasional stressful situation, prolonged stress can wreak all sorts of havoc. Studies show that ... Read More
10 Natural Ways to Improve Digestion Right Now
It’s well known that your diet has a significant impact on your overall health. However, if your digestive system isn’t operating at its ... Read More
Ulcerative Colitis Pain and Location: What’s the Best Treatment?
If you are living with ulcerative colitis, it is no surprise that one of the main symptoms of the disease is pain. Aches, cramps, burning ... Read More
Pain No More: The Pill That Can Prevent Ulcerative Colitis Flare-Ups
According to the CDC, an estimated 3.1 million adults (1.3%) in the United States have been diagnosed with inflammatory bowel ... Read More
Sound the Fiber Alarm! Most of Us Need More of It in Our Diet
There are a lot of health factors to keep in mind as we navigate through the dietary day: calories, carbohydrates, protein, saturated fat, ... Read More