Stress and Crohn’s Disease: 6 Techniques to Avoid Flare-Ups
Stress is an expected, if not always pleasant, part of life. On top of annoyances like work headaches and family squabbles, a chronic disease like Crohn’s can really amp up daily stress levels even more. Now you also have to worry, “Will I make it to the bathroom in time?” and “Will everyone know I have IBD?” The Crohn’s-stress connection goes both ways. Stress doesn’t cause Crohn’s, but it does make your body release inflammatory chemicals that can irritate your gut and rev up your disease....