Tag: Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Understanding the gut-brain connection If you’ve ever noticed that stress makes your gut symptoms worse, you’re not imagining it. The gut and brain are in constant communication, and when you feel stressed, anxious or overwhelmed, your digestive system often reacts. For people living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, this connection can feel especially strong. […]

How activity supports gut health If you spend most of the day sitting at a desk, on the sofa, or in the car, you may have wondered whether this affects your gut. For people living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, understanding how movement relates to digestion, gut bacteria, and inflammation can feel especially relevant. […]

The gut and sleep connection Poor sleep is common in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Some people struggle to fall asleep, others wake frequently through the night, and many feel exhausted even after a full night in bed. What is less obvious is that poor sleep may make gut symptoms worse, and gut symptoms may disrupt […]

What happens in your gut When you live with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, keeping inflammation under control is one of the main goals of treatment. Medicines work to calm the immune response in the gut, but many people wonder whether other parts of daily life, like exercise, might also play a role. The relationship […]