Digestive & Gut Health
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, chronic inflammatory conditions of the digestive tract. Functional medicine addresses the immune dysregulation, gut barrier dysfunction, and environmental triggers driving intestinal inflammation to achieve remission and prevent flares.
Common Symptoms
Recognizing the signs and symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Chronic diarrhea (often bloody)
Abdominal pain and cramping
Urgent bowel movements
Weight loss and malnutrition
Fatigue and weakness
Fever during flares
Reduced appetite
Joint pain
Skin rashes
Eye inflammation
Root Causes
Understanding what drives Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Genetic predisposition
Gut dysbiosis and loss of microbial diversity
Intestinal permeability
Immune system dysregulation
Environmental triggers (diet, stress, infections)
Food sensitivities
Nutrient deficiencies
Chronic stress
NSAIDs and antibiotics
Comprehensive IBD Assessment
We evaluate disease activity, identify triggers, and assess nutritional status.
Colonoscopy with biopsy
Fecal calprotectin and lactoferrin
Comprehensive stool analysis
Food sensitivity testing
Nutrient deficiency panel (iron, B12, folate, vitamin D, zinc)
Inflammatory markers (CRP, ESR)
Complete blood count
Gut microbiome analysis
Intestinal permeability testing
IBD Remission Protocol
Our approach reduces inflammation, heals the gut lining, and modulates immune function.
Anti-inflammatory diet (Specific Carbohydrate Diet, Low-FODMAP, or IBD-AID)
Eliminate trigger foods (gluten, dairy, processed foods)
Gut healing supplements (L-glutamine, zinc carnosine, aloe vera)
Omega-3 fatty acids (high-dose EPA/DHA)
Curcumin for inflammation
Probiotics (specific strains for IBD)
Vitamin D optimization
Nutrient repletion
Stress management (meditation, biofeedback)
Fecal microbiota transplant (in select cases)
Expected Outcomes
Reduced frequency and severity of flares
Decreased inflammation markers
Improved bowel function
Weight gain and improved nutrition
Enhanced quality of life
Reduced medication requirements
Mucosal healing