4. Practice Relaxation Techniques
Although stress doesn’t cause Crohn’s disease, it can make it worse. In a study published in May 2020 in the journal PLoS One, 75 percent of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) reported that stress exacerbated symptoms of the disease. Try slow breathing, yoga, tai chi, meditation, or something else you find relaxing. Do what works for you, Nesco says. It could just be reading a book in a quiet place, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with friends and family. “The important thing is that it’s something you consistently want to do and…