A Full-Body Approach to Manage UC

Exercises and Stretches That May Help

An active lifestyle can tame flare-ups brought on by stress and help you stay in remission. Learn how different types of exercise can help your UC.

The Truth About Ulcerative Colitis

Uncover six facts about UC, from causes to cancer risks.

Racial Disparities and How They Relate to This Condition

Ulcerative colitis diagnosis and treatment can look very different depending on your race.

7 Ways to Control Your Flares

Living a busy, active life with UC can be tough at times. Prevent flares with changes to your diet and lifestyle.

Slash Your Stress to Ease Your Symptoms

Get some simple stress-busting tips that can help you relax and get relief from your ulcerative colitis symptoms.

Caring for Yourself

There are proven ways to reduce UC flares, and a little TLC can go a long way.

Signs of Remission

Less belly pain and pooping are two clues your UC is getting better. Here’s what else to look for.

Other Therapies to Try

Are you looking into natural, herbal, or other complementary therapies to help manage ulcerative colitis along with regular medical care from your doctor? Find out what the research shows.

Symptoms Outside Your Colon

Ulcerative colitis can affect more than just your digestive tract. From head to toe, keep an eye out for these signs.

6 Benefits of Exercise

Learn how exercise can help reduce stress, build stronger bones, and help you manage your ulcerative colitis.

Your Life With UC

Mindful Matters: UC and Mental Health

Counselor Jennifer Farmer has great advice on dealing with a chronic condition. Focus on what you can control and eat the foods that love you.

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How to Soothe Your Discomfort

Get tips to help soothe ulcerative colitis flares, from diarrhea to pain and fatigue. Learn how to fight back with medication, diet, and more.

Parallel Paths: Kombucha for UC

For centuries, the fizzy drink has been used to support health and immunity, and recently, many people with UC have started using it. How does it work?

Your Top Questions Answered

Confused about what causes your UC, what triggers flare-ups, or whether your kids might get the disease, too?

Opening Up With Family

How to talk to family and friends about ulcerative colitis, and what to say.

Stay Connected to Friends and Loved Ones

Friendship can be a good medicine when you have ulcerative colitis. Learn how to keep your social life going when you don’t always feel like going out.

How It Affects Your Colon

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic condition in your large intestine. Learn more about its side effects and the risks of not managing long-term inflammation.

Triggers and Flare-Ups 101

Gain better control over pain, diarrhea, and other symptoms of ulcerative colitis with these lifestyle changes.

Traveling Confidently With UC

Preparation is key to avoid stressful situations. Here are some pointers to make restroom visits routine.

How to Handle a Lot of Bathroom Breaks on the Job

Don’t let UC get in the way of your job. Use these strategies to help you take care of your health and feel more comfortable while you’re at work.

5 Ways to Take Care of Your Flares

When an ulcerative colitis flare strikes, take action to stop it as quickly as possible and to help prevent future ones.

How to Juggle Your Digestive Disorder at Work

Don’t let your digestive disorder keep you from doing the job you love. Here are some tips to prepare for accidents, prevent flare-ups, and ask your employer for accommodations.

When UC Feels Uncontrolled

Can You Really Know What to Expect in the Long Haul?

With ulcerative colitis, symptoms can go away -- sometimes for years -- and then return. Here’s how to manage your symptoms and know when you’re in remission.

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How UC Inflames Your Large Intestine

What happens to the lining of your large intestine with this inflammatory bowel disease?

Complications

Your immune system overreacts when it comes to your intestine, which can bring on a host of other problems.

Team Up With a Specialist

Your partnership with your doctor is key to handling your ulcerative colitis. Little things you do can help.

More Than Mild? Medicines Your Doctor Might Prescribe

If you have moderate to severe ulcerative colitis, your doctor will consider several different types of medications, including 5-ASAs, corticosteroids, and drugs that work on your immune system. Get to know what each type of medicine does.

Signs You Need to Change Your Treatment

Sometimes your first approach isn’t the right one. These clues may help you know when to talk with your doctor about a new path to remission.

Why JAK Inhibitors May Be an Option for You

Living with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis? Learn how these medications can help you manage your condition.

How a J-Pouch 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?

Seeking Support

You don’t have to go it alone. Follow these tips to get the help you need.

Tips for Living With an Ileostomy

It takes time to get used to life with an ileostomy. But once you learn how to take care of it, you can do many of the things you’ve always done.

Living Well With a J-Pouch

A J-pouch can give you freedom, but it's good to have a plan in place to stay on the go. Things like wipes and eating small meals can really help.

Eat Smart With UC

Hits and Misses: Tips for Smooth Digestion

See how diet can affect your ulcerative colitis. Learn what foods can aggravate it and how to get the nutrition you need.

Best Foods to Eat During a Flare

Stock your kitchen with these foods to counter painful symptoms brought on by an ulcerative colitis flare.

Should You Avoid Dairy?

Is it smart to exclude dairy from your diet for UC? And if foods like milk, cheese, and yogurt cause flare-ups, how can you get enough calcium?

How to Follow a Low-Residue Diet

You doctor may recommend a low-residue (or low-fiber) diet if your digestive system needs a break. We explain which foods to avoid and which ones are OK.

UC and Supplements

Should you add things like folic acid and zinc as part of your UC management?

What Do You Need to Eat More Of?

There's no diet for ulcerative colitis. What you eat doesn't cause or cure UC. But eating a diet rich in nutrients may help you spend more time in remission and live a healthier life.

To Fast or to Feast?

Gatherings and celebrations often feature lots of food, which can mean trouble when you have ulcerative colitis. Here’s how to indulge and avoid a flare.

A Delicious Breakfast of Pumpkin Pancakes

This wholesome pancake recipe is easy on your digestive tract and will keep you full.

Whip Up an Apple Butternut Squash Soup

This soup is easy to digest and simple to prepare.

Start a Food Diary

Diet guidelines for ulcerative colitis help, but they’re not enough. Learn how to track what you eat to ease your symptoms.