{"id":1373,"date":"2022-07-25T14:16:49","date_gmt":"2022-07-25T14:16:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdhf.staging.not4prod.com\/?p=1373"},"modified":"2022-11-30T20:06:56","modified_gmt":"2022-11-30T20:06:56","slug":"11-tips-to-prevent-an-ulcerative-colitis-flare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cdhf.ca\/en\/11-tips-to-prevent-an-ulcerative-colitis-flare\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Tips to Prevent an Ulcerative Colitis Flare"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Please note:<\/em><\/strong> This article outlines 11 tips to help you prevent an ulcerative colitis flare, and is based on one patient’s experience. Nothing in this article is meant to replace any advice you have received from your doctor.<\/em> This article was contributed by Ms. Wanni Z. Below is her story.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every day during remission I am thankful. I remind myself constantly that I should not take it for granted. I feel that it\u2019s important to never forget that there is currently no cure for ulcerative colitis<\/a> (UC). Even during periods of remission, we still need to take daily measures to ensure that we prevent any potential flare-ups. That being said, here are some key points I have learned that have helped my body over the last few years, I hope this will help others out there! Keep reading for some tips to help you prevent an ulcerative colitis flare:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Get Enough Sleep <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first tip to help you prevent an ulcerative colitis flare-up is to ensure that you get enough sleep. Sleep is the #1 most important stress reliever for me. After a full night of restorative sleep, I feel that my body can repair itself properly and recharge. I personally find it very helpful to have a consistent sleep schedule everyday and stick to it. I feel that routine is really good for my body, since it\u2019ll know what to expect and at what time. I try to get at least 7-8 hours of sleep per night, and I feel that falling asleep before optimal healing times (before around 10:30 pm) is very beneficial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Identify daily stressors and put your health first <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The second tip to help you prevent an ulcerative colitis flare-up is to ensure that you learn how to identify daily stressors<\/a> so that you may eliminate them. Stressors for many people come up on a daily basis, whether it be work based, family based, or even relationship\/friends based. I think that always keeping in mind that your health comes first no matter what. In other words, no issue is as important as your own health. By always keeping this in mind I find that it helps me mentally to filter things that brings stress instead of peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Make time for activities that make you happy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tip number three to help you prevent an ulcerative colitis flare-up: Always make time for things that make you happy. For me, it\u2019s dancing. I have been taking dance classes since my pre-school years and continues to do so to this day. It\u2019s wonderful exercise, I have met amazing friends through this hobby, and it is also my favourite form of exercise. When I am in the dance studio, I forget about everything else in the world and focus on being in the present. So, whether it be dance, a sport that you love, or something as beautiful as painting, make time to feed your hobbies with your time and hopefully you will feel more fulfilled and less stressed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Make sure to spend time with people who make you happy<\/h2>\n\n\n
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