Ulcerative Colitis and Sleep

Do you have sleep disturbances with IBD? You're not alone, this is very common! This podcast discusses the various factors contributing to sleep issues, including medication effects, dietary habits, and nutritional deficiencies. We know sleep is so important and we provide coping strategies that we hope are helpful for improving sleep quality. 

Takeaways:

- About 70% of people with IBD have trouble with sleep.
- Medications like prednisone can disrupt sleep patterns.
- Stress and anxiety from chronic illness can affect sleep.
- Dietary choices can significantly impact sleep quality.
- Ginger tea can alleviate nausea and bloating at night.
- Avoiding caffeine and spicy foods can help reduce bowel stimulation.
- Walking after dinner can aid digestion and relaxation.
- Blue light exposure can interfere with melatonin production.
- Nutrient deficiencies, such as anemia, can lead to restless legs.
- Ensuring adequate nutrient intake is crucial for sleep quality.

Chapters:

00:00- Understanding IBD and Sleep Challenges
02:35- Dietary Strategies for Better Sleep
05:24- The Importance of Routine and Movement
08:27- Nutritional Deficiencies and Sleep Quality

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We love helping provide quality content on IBD nutrition and making it more accessible to all through our podcast, instagram and youtube channel. Creating the resources we provide comes at a significant cost to us. We dream of a day where we can provide even more free education, guidance and support to those with IBD like us.

We need your support to do this. You can help us by liking episodes, sharing them on your social media, subscribing to you tube and telling others about us (your doctors, friends, family, forums/reddit etc). Can you do this for us? In return, I promise to continually level up what we do here.

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Ashley