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Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is an intestinal disorder that causes gas, diarrhea, constipation, and general pain in the stomach. IBS is typically triggered by your diet, specifically dairy, processed grain including gluten and corn, fiber-filled foods, and highly processed, high sugar foods. Another cause could be a previous bacterial infection, or a bacterial overgrowth, that affects the intestines.

Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, is defined by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Prolonged inflammation is serious and can be life threatening if it does not go untreated. Symptoms of IBD include persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, fatigue, and uncontrolled weight loss. IBD is typically triggered by your diet, as is IBS, as well as stress.

At the Stram Center we look at what component nutrition and diet and stress play as well as other factors with the intention to treat the root cause. We have advanced testing available including microbiology DNA testing, food allergy panels and more. Each patient has unique history and circumstance that contribute to the strategy of treatment. Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine is incorporated as an adjunct strategy to medical treatment as it can be effective in treatment of IBS/IBD.

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The practitioners at the Center recognize that diet is often the basis for your heath and your potential to heal. Adopting a healthy diet is often the first step towards correcting health problems. Many medical conditions can be treated more effectively when the patient implements specific diets and uses nutritional supplements. These interventions afford fewer complications and side effects than…
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Naturopathic Medicine

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