We understand how frustrating and debilitating gut problems can be. Like all health issues, it’s important to look at the root cause to find your solution.
Colitis and Crohn’s Disease are problems with the immune system, not the gut itself. Symptoms are caused by an autoimmune response that increases inflammation in the gut- where most of our immune cells live. The gut is a complicated environment – a mix of bacteria, food particles, waste products, and many different kinds of microorganisms and chemicals. “Leaky gut” occurs when undigested food, bacteria, yeasts, viruses, and other molecules escape our digestive system and irritate the immune system. Once this happens, you can experience pain, discomfort, and eventually damage to the lining of the gut itself.
We have seen great success helping patients with Crohn’s and Colitis by focusing on calming down the immune system and healing the leaky gut. The process involves high doses of specific nutrients combined with appropriate dietary changes. Functional medicine is the best choice for treating these inflammatory conditions since it provides the body with support at the root of the problem. The doctors at Red Mountain treat everyone as an individual and build custom plans to seal leaky guts and reduce inflammation quickly.