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Diverticulitis and Stress: Can Stress Trigger Diverticulitis?
Feb 5, 2024 - Evinature
Diverticulosis is a condition in which pouches (diverticula) form in the weak areas of the intestinal walls. Although diverticulosis is usually symptom-free, the diverticula can be prone to infection and inflammation, leading to digestive symptoms. This is known as diverticulitis or diverticular disease. The Connection Between Stress & Diverticulitis The relationship between stress and diverticulitis […]
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Crohn’s Disease: Self-Care
Jan 8, 2024 - Summer Pitocchelli-Schwartzman
Crohn’s disease (CD) is an Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) that causes long-term, repetitive episodes of inflammation in the digestive tract. The condition is generally treated with 5-ASA medications, biologics, steroids, or immunosuppressives. However, mounting evidence shows that mental health and lifestyle make a considerable difference in patient outcomes, impacting quality of life, treatment adherence and […]
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