Many people who live with UC say that eating spicy foods is a primary trigger for the gut-wrenching symptoms that come with a flare-up. But not all seasonings are off-limits. Here’s what to know before your next cooking adventure.
Recent research on mice with colitis showed that electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve could reduce inflammation and improve symptoms. The technique has been used in humans for various conditions for years, so could it be an option for IBD in the future?
For starters, Crohn’s is an immune-mediated inflammatory condition, not an autoimmune disease. But what does that really mean? We break it down for you.
