The skin conditions that follow ulcerative colitis around
Ulcerative colitis is classified as a chronic inflammatory bowel disease, one that targets the innermost lining of the colon and rectum and produces symptoms including abdominal pain, diarrhea and rectal bleeding. What the standard description tends to leave out is that the inflammation does not always stay contained to the gut. Up to 35% of […]
5 potential benefits of vitamin D for IBD relief
Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease can be challenging, especially as symptoms often fluctuate and disrupt daily life. The condition, which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the digestive tract, leading to issues like fatigue, abdominal pain and persistent digestive discomfort. While treatment typically involves medication and lifestyle adjustments, […]
Managing Type 2 diabetes in a busy world
Type 2 diabetes develops when the body either stops producing enough insulin or fails to use it properly. Insulin is what allows the body to break down sugar from food and convert it into energy. Without that process working correctly, blood sugar levels rise and, over time, cause damage to organs, nerves, and blood vessels. […]