Tag: Colitis Ulcerosa
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A Performance Guide for Athletes Navigating Medication
Living with Crohn’s disease or Ulcerative Colitis (IBD) often feels like managing a complex, ever-changing equation. When you add gym, high-intensity training, bodybuilding, or endurance sports into the mix, that equation gets even more intricate. As a coach who works with athletes navigating the realities of chronic illness, I see the same question come up…
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The Paradox of Overweight in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes conditions like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, can often lead to unintended weight loss because of ongoing inflammation, nutrient absorption issues, and diarrhea. Surprisingly, though, many individuals with IBD are actually overweight or obese. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at how this can happen and explore…