Crohn's and Colitis: What I Wish Your Doctor Would Tell You

Please note that I am not a doctor. The information in this post is for entertainment purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice. Always consult with a qualified health professional before implementing any dietary or lifestyle changes. This month I want to talk about inflammatory bowel conditions and natural approaches to managing them. ‘Inflammatory bowel disease’ is an umbrella term that includes Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and colitis. The reason I want to focus on those conditions this month is because I recently got a call from someone who has been suffering with colitis for thirty years. They are no longer finding relief from their prescribed medication and their specialist has warned them that they may soon need to have a section of their bowel removed. Naturally they are pretty unhappy about taking such a drastic step and have started looking to complementary therapies in the hope of…