MEDITATE: PRACTICING MINDFULNESS FOR UC

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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an autoimmune disease—and with many autoimmune diseases, stress may contribute to UC symptoms. Learn more about how stress can affect UC, and access your guided meditation below.

1. Managing UC Should Be Comprehensive

While finding an appropriate medication (and taking it as directed by your doctor) is a key part of managing ulcerative colitis (UC) effectively, other factors like diet, exercise, and stress management* may play a part, too.

*Mindfulness activities are not a replacement for your prescribed UC treatment plan—you should always take your medication exactly as directed by your doctor.

2. Stress May Be Associated With an Increase in UC Symptoms

While it can affect everyone, it's been shown that stress may be associated with an increase in UC symptoms—which is why managing stress is especially important for people with UC to consider.

3. Mindfulness Activities May Help

It’s also been shown that engaging in stress-reducing activities—like mindful meditation—may have a positive impact for people with UC.

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