Crohn's DiseaseAlthough Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are both examples of the same inflammatory bowel disease process, Crohn's affects the entire gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the anus, whereas ulcerative colitis involves the colon and rectum. Despite the endless round of endoscopic, radiological, histological assessment and laboratory testing sufferers of ulcerative colitis are put through; conventional treatment from steroids to removal of part of the bowel fails to give much long term relief and actually gives rise to far worse problems. The causes of this inflammation must be divided into: Food allergy/intolerance especially to dairy and grains (wheat in particular) Reaction to toxins such as chemicals (pesticides, herbicides, food additives etc), and heavy metals (mercury, lead, arsenic, cadmium etc) Medicinal drugs such as the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs, antibiotics, steroids etc All of which interfere with enzyme systems creating an imbalance in the all-important ratio of good bacterial flora, probiotics, to the not-so-good commensal organisms in the gut. The best natural treatment of Crohn's is to identify and eliminate the responsible foods, pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungus/Candida, and parasites) and the toxins, to replenish the probiotics and prebiotics - fibre, both soluble and insoluble from grains, fruits and vegetables - which feed them, and to support the immune system with the required amino acids, vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids of omega 3 and 6. An Integral Health DNA Hair Test not only can identify the cause/causes of an imbalance in the body and the potential for signs and symptoms of disease; we are also able to provide the best nutrient and lifestyle recommendations specifically tailored for each unique individual, helping to ensure they are able to achieve optimum health - naturally.
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