Crohn's Disease Treatment
Optimized Wellness with Integrative Medicine
Our Unique Approach to Treating Crohn's Disease
All autoimmune diseases have a root cause, from chronic infections to environmental toxic burden. Dr. Mary specializes in finding and treating these root causes so you can feel well again, restoring optimal health.
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Our distinctly personalized approach to wellness starts with our advanced testing and in-depth personal consultations. We also listen to our patients’ symptoms and health concerns. Together, we create a personalized wellness plan designed to help patients live and feel better.
What Causes Crohn's Disease?
Crohn’s disease is a chronic illness that affects the digestive system. The exact cause of Crohn’s disease is unknown, though various hereditary factors likely play a major role in its development.
While there is no known cure for Crohn’s disease, there are a number of effective ways to reduce symptoms and manage chronic pain caused by this disease. Many people suffering from Crohn’s disease find naturopathic treatments to be beneficial as an alternative to, or in conjunction with conventional medical intervention.
Naturopathic Treatments for Crohn's Disease
Elimination Diets
Because Crohn’s often flares up due to sensitivity to certain foods, many naturopathic doctors will begin by suggesting that a patient experiment with some elimination diets, where they try eliminating a certain type of food (such as dairy, gluten, etc.) from their diet for a set amount of time to see whether it makes a difference in their Crohn’s symptoms.
This can be a beneficial technique for determining what foods cause flare-ups.
Anti-Inflammatory Foods
Often, pain from Crohn’s disease is a direct result of inflammation. Dr. Mary will usually recommend a diet that is high in anti-inflammatory foods to help decrease inflammation-related Crohn’s discomfort.
Foods that reduce inflammation, such as turmeric, are helpful in the reduction of painful Crohn’s symptoms. Integrating more anti-inflammatory foods into a Crohn’s sufferer’s regular diet is effective in mitigating inflammation-related pain.
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Stress Reduction
A high level of stress can contribute to Crohn’s symptoms. When treating a patient with Crohn’s, Dr. Mary will often work with the patient to identify stress triggers in their lifestyle and find ways to reduce or cope with these triggers, such as through regular meditation practice, physical activity, and implementing a self-care routine.