Other names for Inflammatory Bowel Disorders

Chronic intestinal inflammation
Crohn’s disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Ulcerative colitis

Synopsis of Inflammatory Bowel Disorders

Inflammatory bowel disorders (IBD) refer to chronic conditions characterized by inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, primarily Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. These are autoimmune-related disorders in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the digestive tract, leading to ongoing inflammation, tissue damage, and digestive symptoms.

• Crohn’s disease can affect any part of the GI tract (mouth to anus), most often the small intestine and colon. It causes patchy, transmural inflammation and may lead to fistulas, strictures, and malabsorption.

• Ulcerative colitis is limited to the colon and rectum, involving continuous inflammation of the inner lining, often starting at the rectum and extending upward.

Common symptoms include:

• Chronic or recurrent diarrhea (sometimes with blood or mucus)

• Abdominal pain or cramping

• Fatigue and weight loss

• Fever or joint pain (in some cases)

• Urgency or incomplete evacuation

• Nutrient deficiencies (e.g., B12, iron)

Triggers and contributing factors:

• Genetic susceptibility

• Dysbiosis (gut microbiota imbalance)

• Diet (high-fat, low-fiber, or processed foods)

• Stress

• Infections or environmental toxins

When to see a doctor:
If you experience persistent digestive symptoms, rectal bleeding, unexplained weight loss, or systemic symptoms like fatigue or joint pain, consult a gastroenterologist. Diagnosis often involves colonoscopy, blood tests, stool tests, and imaging.

Natural remedies for Inflammatory Bowel Disorders

Follow an Anti-Inflammatory, Gut-Friendly Diet: Emphasize cooked vegetables, bone broth, omega-3s, and avoid gluten, dairy, and processed foods.

Use Probiotics and Prebiotics (as tolerated): To restore microbiome balance.

Manage Stress: Chronic stress worsens flares; mindfulness and relaxation techniques help.

Track Trigger Foods and Flares: Use a symptom journal to identify patterns.

Get Adequate Rest and Hydration: Supports mucosal healing and reduces inflammation.

Ingredients

These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Inflammatory Bowel Disorders

2'-Fucosyllactose
7,14-Hydroxy-Docosapentaenoic Acid
Acemannan
Akkermansia muciniphila
Algae
algal oil
Aloe vera
alpha-glycosyl isoquercitrin
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
andrographolide
anthocyanidins
anthocyanins
apigenin
apocynin
arabinoxylan
arctiin
astragalin
avocado
Bacillus
bacillus clausii
Bacillus licheniformis
bacillus subtilis
bacteria
barberry
barley
Basidiomycota
bentonite
beta caryophyllene
Bifidobacteria
Bifidobacterium
Bifidobacterium adolescentis
Bifidobacterium animalis
Bifidobacterium bifidum
Bifidobacterium breve
Bifidobacterium infantis
Bifidobacterium lactis
Bifidobacterium longum
bioflavonoids
Boswellia
Boswellic Acid
Brassica
butternut
butyrate triglyceride
butyric acid
cannabidiol
casticin
cat's claw
celandine
chamomile
chirata
cichoric acid
citrus pectin
Coptis chinensis
cruciferous
curcumin
dandelion
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
eicosapentaenoic acid
ellagitannin
Enterococcus
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
fiber
fish oil
flavans
flaxseed
Frangula
fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
fucoidan
galactooligosaccharides
Glucosinolates
Glutathione
Glycomacropeptides
Glycosphingolipids
Glycyrrhetinic acid
Humic acid
inulin
isomalto-oligosaccharide
Kaempferol
L-glutamine
L. lactis
lactiplantibacillus plantarum
Lactobacillus
Lactobacillus brevis
Lactobacillus casei
Lactobacillus crispatus
Lactobacillus delbrueckii
Lactobacillus fermentum
Lactobacillus gasseri
Lactobacillus johnsonii
Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens
Lactobacillus kefiri
Lactobacillus lactis
Lactobacillus paracasei
Lactobacillus pentosus
Lactobacillus plantarum
Lactobacillus reuteri
Lactobacillus rhamnosus
Lactobacillus sakei
Lactobacillus salivarius
Lactococcus casei
Lactococcus lactis
Lactococcus rhamnosus
Legume protein
licorice root
luteolin
Marshmallow
Myrosinase
Myrrh
N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
N-acetyl-glucosamine
Neoandrographolides
nicotinamide riboside
Oligosaccharides
omega-3 fatty acids
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)
Pediococcus acidilactici
Pediococcus pentosaceus
Peppermint
phlorotannins
Piperine
polysaccharides
polyunsaturated fat
proanthocyanidins
probiotics
procyanidin
Propionibacterium freudenreichii
psyllium
punarnava
punicalagins
reishi mushroom
rosmarinic acid
Rubia cordifolia
Saccharomyces boulardii
shiitake mushroom
Slippery Elm
slippery elm bark
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
spirulina
streptococcus thermophilus
Sulfated polysaccharide
Sulforaphane
Swertia
Taraxasterol
Trametes
tributyrin
Tumerone
turmeric
Urolithin A
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin D3
Zinc