Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory disease of the large intestine and rectum. It causes symptoms such as bleeding in the rectum, pain in the abdomen, loss of appetite, weight loss, fatigue, and anemia. An overactive immune system, stress, and genetics are the leading causes of ulcerative colitis. Food does not directly cause ulcerative colitis, but what you eat can help manage its symptoms. Some foods can relieve the symptoms, whereas some could worsen them. To help you, here are ten foods to avoid with ulcerative colitis. 1. Dairy Products People with lactose intolerance cannot digest lactose and the sugar found in milk. Though lactose intolerance does not directly affect the large intestine or colon, it can amplify pain and diarrhea symptoms. Therefore, people with ulcerative colitis should avoid milk and any dairy products. 2. Whole grains Whole grains are recommended as part of a recovery diet for most diseases as they contain high amounts of fiber and minerals. However, whole grains take a longer time to digest, making them one of the foods to avoid with ulcerative colitis. 3. Fatty food When fat is digested, one of its components, linoleic acid, breaks down and is attached to the membranes of the cells within the colon.

Excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis as it is scientifically known, is a condition whereby the sufferer perspires profusely. Sufferers experience embarrassing levels of sweat which often soak through clothes and drip from the hands or face noticeably. This condition may be helped with the use of medical level antiperspirants or in extreme cases medications or therapies. In the most severe cases doctors may even suggest removal of sweat glands. What people eat (including the following foods) can actually worsen this condition: 1. High-fat milk What could be wrong with an ice-cold glass of full fat milk? Surely that will cool you off and stave off the excess sweating. This is not the case because of the nature of the digestive system. High fat foods take longer for our bodies to digest which can be problematic for those trying to stay cool and dry. Digestion takes up a lot of energy and actually causes an increase in body temperature. So go for that low fat milk if you want a cool drink. 2. Hot peppers Have you ever wondered why hot countries tend to produce the spiciest food? It’s actually quite simple, the native population has realized that to cool off we need to sweat.