If you’re like most people, you may not give your digestion much thought unless it begins to give you trouble. Then, nothing will get your attention faster than waking up in the middle of the night with heartburn, or a bout of gas, bloating or burping while you’re trying to keep it together in a business meeting. Needless to say, digestive symptoms can be painful, disruptive, and occur at the most inopportune times!
You also may not think much about the role your digestion plays in your overall health. However, digestion is the process through which your body turns food into nutrients that give you energy and fuels every system in your body. It provides cellular repair and powers growth and regeneration. Good digestion is crucial to overall health, and when it suffers, so does your health.
The digestive system encompasses your entire gastrointestinal tract, which runs from your mouth to your rectum. In addition, your liver, gallbladder, and pancreas are a part of that system. A problem with any of the organs along this pathway is considered to be a digestive disorder. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases
While many people believe that a poor diet is the main contributor to a digestive disorder, the reality is that there are a number of underlying causes for these conditions. In some cases, the reason a person develops a digestive disorder is unclear. In addition, while your diet may or may not be a cause of a digestive problem, frequently what you eat can play a role in helping or aggravating a digestive condition. Other causes of or contributors to digestive conditions include:
- Inflammation
- Autoimmunity, which is when your immune system gets confused and attacks healthy tissue
- Stress, anxiety, and depression
- An imbalance in the microbes in your gut
- Hormonal imbalances, which can cause diabetes and thyroid-related digestive problems
- Lifestyle
At BodaHealth, we understand that digestive disorders are complicated and may have many contributing factors. As a result, we also understand that treating your condition may need a multi-faceted approach. We offer the following treatments and healing tools, which may be used as a stand-alone treatment or combined with others for optimal effectiveness:
- Acupuncture, electro-acupuncture
- Chinese herbal medicine
- Chinese dietary therapy
- Osteopathic treatments
- Naturopathic medicine
- Nutritional assessment and therapy
- Supplementation with vitamins, herbs, probiotics, and other nutrients
- Vitamin and nutrient injections
- Lifestyle modifications
Our goal in treating patients with digestive conditions is to treat the underlying cause, as well as to eliminate any symptoms that you may be having. For some chronic conditions, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, our goal is to bring about a remission in your symptoms and prevent future flare-ups. At BodaHealth, we treat the following disorders:
- Ulcerative colitis
- Crohn’s disease
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Acid reflux and GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease)
- Bloating and gas
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
If you’re struggling with a digestive condition, you may need some help. At BodaHealth, our practitioners are knowledgeable, experienced, and committed to offering the most effective natural treatments possible. Call us today to find out more about how we can help with your digestive issues.
