Study Suggests Environmental Factors Play a Causative Role in IBD – (04-16-01)



Study Suggests Environmental Factors Play a Causative Role in IBD

Now that at least a portion of mainstream medicine is beginning to recognize the role that environment plays in many diseases, we need to take a more aggressive role in managing these conditions without the use of drugs or surgery. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis in this study were found to occur at higher rates in spouses of patients with the disease that would otherwise have been expected. Patient with IBD can actually respond very well to functional medicine concepts such as restoration of GI environment, avoidance of food allergens and maintenance of optimal digestive functioning.

Gastroenterology — Abstracts: LAHARIE et al. 120 (4): 816

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James Bogash

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