Dr. Robert Lichtenstein, DC, CNS
Functional Nutritionist NY
Natural Healing with Scientific Nutrition
(718) 719-5878
IBD Treatments NY - Dr. Robert Lichtenstein DC, CNS
Natural Remedies for Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Board-Certified Nutritional Specialist via Telehealth and from Forest Hills, Nassau County NY 11375
Digestive disorders affect people physically and psychologically. Many of the symptoms of gastrointestinal illnesses can appear without warning. People who experience the problems often feel uneasy about leaving home, even when they feel well. The disease can cause sleepless nights, fewer social events, and life-altering physical damage.
Understanding Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an immune system disorder that describes two health conditions. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis have similar symptoms, and both cause inflammation in the digestive tract. Both ailments can also lead to permanent damage to the intestines.
The problems arise when the immune system becomes overactive and attacks the body. Crohn's disease causes spotty damage to the intestinal wall and affects all the tissue layers of the intestines. Ulcerative colitis causes long-term inflammation in the innermost layer of the intestines and causes ulcers in the large intestine.
Doctors do not know why the immune system sometimes becomes overactive. Some people develop IBD after a stressful event in their lives. For example, the disease may begin following surgery or another illness. Other individuals develop IBD without any obvious trigger. Not everyone who experiences these events becomes ill, so it is still a mystery why it happens to certain people.
Choosing Natural Solutions for IBD
While researching IBD natural treatments, you may have endured nausea, infections, and abdominal pain with some IBD medications. The desire to feel better rather than trade symptoms requires a better healing method. However, a gentler and more effective option does exist. Professional studies into the causes and treatment of IBD reveal the benefits of using natural plants and herbal remedies when treating gastrointestinal illness. Natural inflammatory bowel disease remedies offer all patients an affordable, safe, and reliable way to improve their health and control their conditions.
Diet modification and effective supplements have been successful for many people with IBD and other illnesses. For example, these options were how Dr. Robert Lichtenstein defeated his stage 4 cancer twice. A Board-Certified Nutritional Specialist and Chiropractor, Dr. Lichtenstein knows the importance of nutrition for balancing the immune system.
Natural solutions help patients avoid the risks of medication side effects. They are non-invasive options that help prevent the need for invasive measures like surgery. For example, IBD can damage tissue in the intestines severely enough to require removal. Reducing the inflammation in the body and stabilizing the immune system can prevent this outcome.
Patient Testimonial for IBD
For years, I missed weddings, graduations, and parties. I lost promotions at work because of my attendance issues during my flare-ups. I felt incapable of being a good parent to my kids or partner to my spouse because my illness was so unpredictable and unbearable when it was at its worst. I worried I would someday need a permanent stoma. Dr. Lichtenstein was brilliant discovering the effectiveness of adapting my diet and including natural supplements was a lifesaver. The flare-ups rarely happen anymore, and when they do, they are manageable, even at work.
-Maya K. Manhattan, NY
Symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The symptoms associated with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's are similar. A medical diagnosis is the only way to diagnose the condition. The symptoms of IBD usually include:
- Abdominal pain and cramping
- Reduced appetite
- Weight loss
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Rectal bleeding
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Skin rashes
- Joint pain
Causes of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Doctors know that a weakened immune system causes the development of IBD. However, they cannot explain why some people experience the same stressors and have a family history of IBD but do not have the disease. In addition, having one or more risk factors does not mean someone will develop IBD. However, the possibility of becoming ill exists, and having more than one risk factor should encourage people to make immediate dietary and lifestyle changes. The potential causes of IBD cases include:
- Parents or siblings with IBD
- A previous viral or bacterial infection
- Being overweight or obese
- Cigarette smoking
- Depression
Potential Risks of Leaving IBD Untreated
Never neglect seeking out effective inflammatory bowel disease treatments. Untreated IBD sufferers will experience more flare-ups that could increase their risk of bowel damage. IBD is an inflammatory condition. Chronic inflammation puts the body at risk of severe health conditions. People who choose to leave their IBD unmanaged could also develop:
- Skin conditions like psoriasis, cankers, acne, and many other types of infections and sores
- Eye inflammation
- Arthritis
- Liver and kidney conditions
- Bone loss
- Increased risk of certain cancers
- Increased risk of fistulas and abscesses in the intestines
- Potential bowel obstructions from scar tissue in the intestines
Contact Dr. Lichtenstein for a Free Consultation to Find Your Natural Inflammatory Bowel Disease Remedy
IBD makes everything in life a challenge. Anyone with the disease should look for long-term recovery options instead of treatments that only reduce their flare-ups. Every IBD episode increases the risk of permanent damage to the bowels. Adapting the diet to improve digestive health and adding supplements for a balanced and more effective immune system can help.
Dr. Robert Lichtenstein can guide people through the health plan that helped him overcome cancer. Patients can develop a comprehensive recovery plan through a telehealth appointment with the doctor. His virtual-only visits (either by phone or video) enable everyone to access stress-free health care without the effort and cost of traveling. The appointment dates are always conveniently set for weekends. Schedule a free phone consultation through the website today to learn more.
Additional References
- What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)? - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Herbal and Plant Therapy in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease - The National Center for Biotechnology Information
Dr. Robert Lichtenstein, DC, CNS
6730 Dartmouth St #7M
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 719-5878
Nutritional and herbal programs are not intended as a primary therapy for any disease because they have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This website and the patients services offered here are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. They are intended to provide nutritional and herbal support for normal body physiology and repair.