What You Need To Know About Functional Medicine & Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome

I have a question about the natural treatment of IBS, but I have an answer.

The offices in Longmont, Colorado and Denver actually handle many IBS cases. Often, there are patients who have performed gauntlets with chronic stomach pain, gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea [or a combination of all of these], who have met all doctors and have taken all the recommended prescription drugs, Still, they still feel miserable and their symptoms don't go away. Or they get temporary relief, but just finding new triggers or [uncomfortable] triggers will result in increased flare up.

Practice functional medicine. We take a different approach to dealing with bowel problems. Irritable bowel syndrome, in particular, has many effects on people, so the disease process is very similar for most patients. Functional medicine does not automatically assume that IBS is simply a “gut problem” because it is known that IBS is often a symptomatic result of a combination of problems.

One of the first recommendations is a blood test or other diagnostic test [depending on the specific situation]. Now, as you told yourself, you may feel a little hesitant at first. “Well, I've already done a blood test and they told me that there is nothing wrong! 39; Normal. & # 39;“ Read and interpret the results of these tests accurately Depending on the specific training you are doing, there may be a world difference between the ongoing relapse of IBS and the relief you are seeking. This is not because all tests are created equally, and when viewing results with a functional blood chemistry lens [using a different set of reference ranges], the symptoms that occur are infection, stress, food hypersensitivity or its This is because of many factors that can detect whether it is due to a combination. Many men and women at IBS suffer from:

• SIBO [abnormal growth of small intestinal bacteria]
• Parasite
• H. pylori
• Yeast growth
• Food sensitivity

In that case, it is essential to treat Root cause IBS for controlling symptoms. IBS generally likes to treat it as a metabolic state. This is because, after harmonizing all the systems of the body, actual quantifiable long-term relief can be started. In addition to the determinable treatment of the IBS protagonist described above, the “typical” functional medical IBS protocol also includes:

Metabolic cleansing with emphasis on the liver system. Removing sludge and toxins from the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder helps them function most efficiently. Needless to say, when these organs become fatigued, they can't remove hormones as intended or help digestion properly.

Next, look at the patient's meal. We have food ideas that they need to avoid forever from the results of their food susceptibility tests, or we recommend a stripped diet to find problematic items. In our practice, we strongly recommend a food sensitivity test in a laboratory called Cyrex. They have many arrays and can test their sensitivity to hundreds of foods. In our opinion, food susceptibility testing is one of the most important steps in a solid IBS treatment protocol. Many, many patients come to us do not know Some of their problems could be avoided or corrected as easily as, for example, very common gluten sensitivity or lactose intolerance. Elimination diets may end up with similar results as sensitivity tests, but they are almost inaccurate and very time consuming and you may always encounter food if you are not a nutritional professional However, it turned out to contain ingredients that were actually found to be unsafe for you.

In addition, it allows patients to control blood glucose levels very stably. This is caused by dietary changes and sometimes all-natural supplements [depending on multiple health factors]. Maintaining a stable and regulated blood glucose level reduces stress and mood swings [this is a huge killer of IBS] and maintains a uniform metabolism. This will help alleviate the stress of all the different body systems. When you put a “battle” on one front, you need to make sure that the other “front” can do their job well. It is not easy for the body to have digestive problems, immune problems, and hormonal problems Dysregulation At the same time, sleep fluctuations. Many of these problems make you feel uncomfortable on your own, and when added on top of IBS, it becomes a perfect storm that makes people completely miserable.

Once the liver and gallbladder have been cleaned and the blood sugar level stabilized, we can proceed to intestinal cleansing and repair. This is done with an all-natural dietary supplement and is helped by a modified diet. As you can imagine, the repair part is very important. Many patients do not know that the gut microbiota is out of balance ["good" bacteria that help digestion] and intestinal leakage [which can lead to further problems such as autoimmune disorders]. IBS patients who have traditionally been treated with SIBO may have taken many courses of antibiotics, which can also clear our “good” bacteria. It is one problem with antibiotics, they are very indiscriminate with the bacteria they kill. It may also be less effective against bacteria encapsulated in what are called biofilms. These lipid-based films are the pathogen's evolutionary protective response and survive their suitability despite the drugs administered to kill the pathogen. We recommend a rigorous replenishment protocol that eliminates these biofilms and makes other drugs more effective.

Many patients do not know that about 80% of neurotransmitters [chemicals in the brain] are made in the intestines. A healthy intestine makes healthy levels of neurotransmitters [what does an unhealthy intestine do?]. Neurotransmitters are very important for our mental and emotional health and for hormonal regulation, sleep and immune responses. Supporting neurotransmitters may not sound like some of the common IBS treatments, but for many years this treatment has been found to help relieve stress and emotionally induced IBS It is. There is a very strong connection between the intestines and the brain.

Add inflammation supplements. We know that “inflammation” is often claimed as a new era Bogeyman But think about the more common inflammations [eg, ankle sprains]. First, your body does what happens naturally and tries to stabilize the swollen injury. However, if the ankle that has been twisted continues to swell forever, I will begin to wonder if there is something wrong. The viscera of people with IBS are often inflamed in the long run and not only help healing, but also create a negative feedback loop where various systems try to maintain “healing”.

Finally, we recommend chiropractic technology to relieve pain known as internal organ operation. This is not what all chiropractors are trained or practiced, but if you are not nearby, it is recommended that you find a practitioner of this technique in your area. This treatment is a secret weapon for IBS patients and really helps to reduce discomfort.

In conclusion, in our opinion [and practice], an effective natural IBS protocol should include:

• Diagnostic tests and functional interpretation using functional blood chemistry
• Systematically treat the root cause, whether it is pathogenicity, intestinal flora imbalance, or a combination of factors
• Change a patient's diet and lifestyle
• Metabolic regulation
• Only reliable pharmaceutical grade dietary supplements and herbs
• Internal organs to relieve pain