Chronic bowel diseases are becoming more common. Previously, little was known about the influence of our environment on our DNA, also known as epigenetics. Fortunately, thanks to rapid scientific developments, we are gaining more and more insight into the environmental factors that affect our health. BodySwitch Heemskerk therefore focuses on treating chronic intestinal diseases naturally from epigenetic factors such as the role of nutrition, toxins, bacteria, viruses, fungi and so on.
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis are the most common chronic inflammatory bowel diseases. They fall under the category of autoimmune diseases. Crohn’s disease often manifests at the transition from the small to large intestine, but can occur at any location in the intestinal tract. Colitis Ulcerosa involves chronic, regularly recurring inflammation of the colon.
Often, the chronic intestinal inflammation also creates secondary syndromes (autoimmune). See also for this my article “Most chronic complaints originate from your gut”
Epigenetics
These diseases in themselves are not hereditary, but the factors that cause the disease may be hereditary. Consider food intolerances to lactose, dairy or gluten, for example. Often the patient is not aware of this, because it has not yet been diagnosed (properly). Epigenetics studies reversible heritable change in gene functions. These changes occur without changes to DNA and are transferable to subsequent generations. Even common nutrients, as well as toxins and stress, can alter the expression of genes and make us healthy or sick.
Our unique approach
BodySwitch Heemskerk specializes in treating Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and has developed a unique approach in which we get to the root of the causes of chronic inflammation. To find out the cause of the disease, we do specialized laboratory tests (blood and stool). A disease can only be treated effectively if the cause is known. Based on that, we create a personalized treatment plan, which means we don’t fight symptoms, but address the problem from the core.
Laboratory testing
In Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis, laboratory testing is essential. Diagnosis in patients is often done based on an MRI scan and measuring values such as Calprotectin (a chronic inflammatory marker measured in feces) and CRP (an inflammatory marker in blood). This establishes a chronic inflammatory state, but not what causes it. In blood and stool, we analyze pathogenic factors such as parasites, fungi, viruses and bacteria and food intolerances (such as gluten and dairy for example). We try to cooperate with the attending (MDL) physician, so that in consultation the best can be offered for the patient.
Personalized treatment plan
In every patient, a mix of different factors come into play. Therefore, the treatment plan will be tailored to your unique situation and focused on addressing the factors that cause the disease. With proper nutrition and specialized nutritional supplements, infections are addressed, nutritional deficiencies replenished and inflammation calmed. With this we support the body’s recovery in the best possible way. You will be guided in this process with a lot of attention to coaching and knowledge transfer that will enable you to maintain the results achieved even after the course itself.
Side effects and medication
Our premise is that good treatment has no side effects. Many patients who come to us are on heavy medication. An example of this is the drug group “immunosuppressants,” which, as it were, lower or turn off the immune system. These drugs can have the effect of giving bacterial infections free rein to spread further, actually worsening the clinical picture. In many of our patients, medication is no longer needed (fairly soon) after the start of treatment.
BodySwitch Heemskerk: Crohn’s disease and colitis ulcerosa specialist
Do you have Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis? Medication will suppress the symptoms but will not eliminate the ultimate problem. Frank Jonkers of BodySwitch Heemskerk specializes in chronic syndromes and autoimmune diseases including Crohn’s disease and Colitis Ulcerosa. Using complete diagnostics, we identify the causes of the pathology in order to then treat it in a targeted manner. We do this in a healthy and natural way that focuses on the recovery of your body. This will reduce or completely eliminate (chronic) symptoms. Want to know more? Then feel free to call Frank Jonkers and see what we can do for you 0251 – 234 000
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