can help you control ulcerative colitis symptoms.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and a technique called biofeedback may be useful, as these processes teach skills to cope with stress and pain. In CBT, you learn to recognize and change behaviors and emotions that affect you physically. According to an article published in September 2012 in the journal Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology, CBT can ease abdominal pain for some people. Biofeedback will teach you how to identify and control some bodily processes, such as heart rate or tension in your muscles, and can be effective in helping manage chronic pain.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Could Ease Symptoms
As part of a healthy diet, additional omega-3 fatty acids, the healthy fats found in foods like fatty fish, may keep inflammation at bay and ease ulcerative colitis symptoms.
Though research results vary, Snider notes that omega-3 fatty acid supplementation holds promise for people with IBD and other inflammatory conditions such as psoriasis