IBD/Crohn’s

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is an umbrella term for two major conditions—Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis—that cause chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Crohn’s can affect any part of the GI tract (mouth to anus) and penetrates deeper layers of the bowel wall, while Ulcerative Colitis is limited to the colon and rectum, affecting the mucosal lining. Both are autoimmune in nature and can lead to debilitating symptoms, nutrient malabsorption, and complications. Functional medicine helps identify underlying triggers like dysbiosis, leaky gut, food sensitivities, infections, and toxin exposures, creating a personalized plan to reduce inflammation, heal the gut, and restore immune balance.