Do you have a lot of questions about irritable bowel disease, whether they are for yourself, your children or a member of your family? Since this condition is becoming more and more common, it’s no wonder why so many people are asking more questions about what it is and how it can be managed.
If you have been asking questions but aren’t getting answers from your doctor, then a Functional Medicine visit is worth exploring. Most functional health practitioners focus on helping their patients become empowered with their own health care; so you can expect that they will answer your questions and give you the facts that you need.
In the meantime, the 2 common questions below can give you a lot of insight into this condition and how you can find help to manage it.
Are medications the only options for feeling better?
A lot of people think that the only choice they have for dealing with IBD is to take prescription medications. Fortunately, this is not the case when you take a functional approach to healing.
There are unique food ingredients, supplements and other natural therapies with lifestyle interventions that may help you avoid taking medications while being able to manage your condition. These solutions will depend on what your body needs specifically and will only be effective after you have completed a detailed root cause analysis which includes a lifetime matrix and comprehensive testing. If you would like to have your symptoms evaluated for underlying causes or triggers of IBD, book an appointment with one of our practitioners here (insert link to functional analysis booking page) for a detailed functional health analysis
Why do medications make me feel sick?
Most individuals who take medications for their IBD end up suffering from a laundry list of side effects. This is because those medications are not designed to heal the body, but to simply cover up the symptoms that are experienced due to this condition. Functional medicine is different because it shifts the focus to the root cause and focuses on figuring out what can be done to heal the body and brain where they have imbalances or dysfunctions. As a result, you may end up feeling better all without suffering from the side effects that IBD medications are so well known for.
The right type of therapy for you combined with whole-body care can make all the difference with how you live your daily life. You can discuss your options with one of our physicians right away, and start exploring what solutions might be right for you. Why should you have to live your life suffering with IBD symptoms when there are drug-free solutions that could help you live better?
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