Crohn's Disease--Complementary / Alternative Remedies
Remember to keep your medical doctor informed about any alternative remedies you decide to try on your own or under the care of a health professional.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in certain types of fish, are an important part of a balanced diet, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in certain types of fish, are an important part of a balanced diet, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine for IBD - Have You Tried Alter…
Many people try complementary and alternative medicine for IBD -- everything from aloe vera to acupuncture. Have you tried any alternative therapies for your Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis?
Many people try complementary and alternative medicine for IBD -- everything from aloe vera to acupuncture. Have you tried any alternative therapies for your Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis?
Slippery Elm
Slippery elm has been used for centuries to treat gastrointestinal problems. More recently, it has come under study as a potential supplement for IBD.
Slippery elm has been used for centuries to treat gastrointestinal problems. More recently, it has come under study as a potential supplement for IBD.
Boswellia
Boswellia is an herb with anti-inflammatory properties that has been studied as a supplement for IBD.
Boswellia is an herb with anti-inflammatory properties that has been studied as a supplement for IBD.
Colon Cleansing
Colon cleansing, or removing stool from the bowel through the use of laxatives and enemas, is done as a way to remove toxins from the body.
Colon cleansing, or removing stool from the bowel through the use of laxatives and enemas, is done as a way to remove toxins from the body.
Vitamins and Supplements for Crohn's Disease
Crohn's disease can result in poor absorption of Vitamin D, and Zinc, but these deficiencies may be alleviated with supplements. Other dietary supplements that may be helpful are marshmallow, slippery elm, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Crohn's disease can result in poor absorption of Vitamin D, and Zinc, but these deficiencies may be alleviated with supplements. Other dietary supplements that may be helpful are marshmallow, slippery elm, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Alternative / Complementary Medicine for Crohn's Disease
Herbs, homeopathy, and mind/body medicine for Crohn's disease from the University of Maryland Medical Center.
Herbs, homeopathy, and mind/body medicine for Crohn's disease from the University of Maryland Medical Center.
How To Live With Crohn's Disease
A comprehensive discussion of the alternative remedies commonly used to treat Crohn's Disease. Written by a person with Crohn's.
A comprehensive discussion of the alternative remedies commonly used to treat Crohn's Disease. Written by a person with Crohn's.