Relapse: Surviving Finals Week When Eczema Is the Last Thing on My Mind
Finals week is a whole month of academic stress. On top of projects, all-nighters, and tiptoeing around a social life, atopic dermatitis ...
Finals week is a whole month of academic stress. On top of projects, all-nighters, and tiptoeing around a social life, atopic dermatitis ...
Consistency in the gym is one of my main goals this year. Consistency can be hard to find with a chronic condition like sickle cell disease ...
I recently found myself pondering what it means to be a “survivor.” This term is used frequently within the cancer community. But what does it truly mean ....
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal condition that affects as many as 15% of adults living in the United States. It’s marked by a variety of symptoms including abdominal pain, diarrhea or constipation, gas, and bloating. Kate Scarlata, MPH, RDN is a registered dietitian nutritionist and author with more than 30 years of experience working with IBS and other digestive disorders. She wrote her latest book, Mind Your Gut: The Science-Based, Whole-Body Guide to Living Well with IBS, with Megan Riehl, PsyD, a psychologist specializing in gastrointestinal disorders.
As a pain management physician and pharmacist expert, I’ve observed that stress and pain are closely related. Chronic stress can worsen your existing pain, while chronic pain can lead to increased stress. But what causes this connection, and how can we deal with it?
Sure, exercise is good for your heart, your muscles, and your mental health. But it’s also good for your gut – and not just your midsection. Exercise impacts your overall gut health, which involves more than just day-to-day digestion. Here are three reasons why exercise is great for your gut: