Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Is your internal plumbing causing you discomfort or embarrassment? You're not alone. Every day, millions of people experience minor digestive concerns, such as:
- Bloating
- Occasional diarrhea
- Occasional constipation
- Gas
- Occasional heartburn
- Stomach upset
Our gastrointestinal (GI) system is vital for our overall health, yet few people ever check with their healthcare practitioner if their symptoms are mild, instead relying on over-the-counter medications for relief. In the United States, nearly $2 billion is spent each year on over-the-counter medications to treat diarrhea, heartburn, and constipation alone.
If you're experiencing chronic symptoms, visit your healthcare practitioner to rule out the possibility of a serious condition.
Note: Don't dismiss mild symptoms. As an example, mild, but chronic heartburn could be a sign of gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD), a potentially serious disease. Barring acute disease, digestive discomforts may be a sign of poor GI health.
Our First Line Therapy (FLT) is a therapeutic lifestyle change (TLC) program, developed to help you address the underlying causes of disease and lead a healthier, more vibrant life. The basic principles of FLTÑhealthy eating, regular exercise, nutritional supplementation, and stress managementÑare the foundation upon which you and your healthcare practitioner can build a program tailored to your specific needs.