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Lifestyle Rules for Treating
Ulcerative Colitis & Crohn's Disease
An essential lifestyle management guide for patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, provided by HanStep Korean Medicine Clinic
4 Key Lifestyle Rules to Prevent Symptom Worsening
1. You must quit drinking alcohol
Alcohol directly worsens intestinal inflammation and is a major cause of relapse both during and after treatment. Regardless of social atmosphere, patients with ulcerative colitis must abstain from alcohol.
2. Avoid spicy foods
Even if it doesn't taste spicy in your mouth, if it contains red chili powder, it acts as an irritant that damages the intestinal mucosa. You must be wary of the high tolerance for spicy flavors among Koreans and practice strict restraint.
3. Caution with antibiotics and acid suppressants
Unnecessary antibiotics destroy the intestinal microbiome. Furthermore, indiscriminately prescribed acid suppressants reduce digestive function and increase the risk of infection, so you should check prescriptions and consult with a specialist.
4. A diet for beneficial bacteria
Limit instant foods containing preservatives and artificial sweeteners, and supply food for beneficial bacteria by consuming probiotics along with fiber-rich vegetables.
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